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credentials for surgical technology -a short certificate program (9-12 months)
-2 year degree course
-can also become certified
AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses)
-primary resource for surgical evidence-based standards and procedures.
-standards of practice
-application guidelines
ARC/STSA (Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting)
-They establish and maintain program standards
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
-Assures quality of the institution
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NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
-provides certification of CST/CFA
why is it important for a practicing surgical technologist to engage in continued education?
Because it will keep you up to date on the knowledge and to learn new information on
your profession
career opportunities for surgical technologist -central supply manager
-surgical first assistant
-surgery scheduler
support and services provided by AST: 1. maintains the practice standards, code of ethics,
and code of conduct for surgical technologists
2. holds annual conferences for surgical technologists, assistants, and educators
3. provides opportunities for continuing education
..etc