Meet Our Founder
Dr. Doug Hughes, EdD, CST, CSFA, CRCST, FASA, FAST
He brings nearly two decades of experience in surgical technology education, program leadership, and accreditation. He has served as a CAAHEP/ARC-STSA accreditation site visitor since 2016, led national curriculum standardization across thirteen surgical technology programs, and was named 2012 National Educator of the Year by the Association of Surgical Technologists. He holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from Washington State University and is a Fellow of both the Association of Surgical Technologists and the Association of Surgical Assistants.
Bridgent Academy is built on that experience: practical, accreditation-aware guidance for programs navigating curriculum design, faculty development, and compliance.
Bridging the Gap Between Industry Expertise and Effective Teaching
Bridging the Gap Between Industry Expertise and Effective Teaching
Whether you’re stepping into a college lecture hall, a healthcare classroom, a CTE workshop, or a K-12 setting, Bridgent Academy provides high-quality, solution-focused training to help you succeed from day one—and beyond.
What We Offer
We specialize in helping industry professionals become confident, skilled educators through:
- Customized faculty training and curriculum development
- Accreditation-aligned program and faculty support
- Practical tools and teaching strategies for new educators
- Guidance on accreditation and compliance
- Integration of emerging technologies like AI into instruction
