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The ARC/STSA is a private, non-profit accreditation services agency that provides national recognition for more than 400 higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

As the oldest and most widely recognized professional organizations for surgical technologists, AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists possess the knowledge and skill sets to administer the highest quality of care for every patient. Aeger primo!

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The mission of the NBSTSA is to provide professional certification of surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (CSFA), thus promoting quality patient care in the surgical setting.

Aims to educate readers about new guidelines, techniques, and equipment, as well as practical information for career building, problem-solving and overall well-being.

Journal that discuss the latest developments in surgical operative techniques and technologies.

Module 3 provides a look into the anatomy of an Operating Room

Mometrix eLibrary is a comprehensive test preparation service, offering study guides and practice exams for licensure and certification.

CST Setup provides general surgical setups and instrument flash cards

We place Surgical Techs in medical centers in large metro areas, suburban and community hospitals, including Magnet and teaching facilities.