Association of Surgical Technologists
As the oldest and most widely recognized professional organization for surgical technologists, AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality.
Association of Surgical Technologists
Included in every issue is a clinical article featuring a range of surgical specialties written by fellow healthcare peers; a message from your national board; state assembly information, including upcoming events for each state; and an array of feature articles that differ each month.
Association of Surgical Technologists
It is the only CAAHEP-recognized Committee on Accreditation for educational programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting. It provides resources to programs as well as scholarship opportunities to educators and students.
The Surgical Technologist Program prepares graduates to: Become an integral member of the health care team. Assume a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, pride, team work, and
Association of Surgical Technologists
AST Journal: The Surgical Technologist. Reach the end users of OR products and find qualified candidates to fill open job positions with a publication that is read by more than 70,000 practitioners.
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Association of Surgical Technologists
Through our national and grassroots efforts and in partnership with other surgical organizations, we have developed multiple resources that allow you to join the fight and help us advocate for the profession.
Association of Surgical Technologists
Renew your credential with any of the 15 CE credit packages AST features. Once your credential has expired, the window to earn qualifying CE credits vanishes and your only option is to recertify by exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
AST Continuing Education Resource Center
Continuing education takes time and commitment, which is why AST provides high-quality, up-to-date educational opportunities for its members—including our national conference, monthly CE articles on current topics featured in The Surgical Technologist and deeply discounted CE Credit Packages for as little as $1.67 per credit.