Monthly Archives: June 2017

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT- Director of Education Services

2017-10-03T08:41:31-06:00June 21st, 2017|

The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), a private, not-for-profit accrediting body is seeking a highly qualified individual with exceptional leadership abilities, as well as a strong background in accreditation process, education program development, marketing, and not-for-profit organization management. Click here for Job Description. The ARC/STSA office is located in Littleton, Colorado, approximately 10 miles [...]

A Site Visit from the Program Perspective

2019-11-08T11:56:58-07:00June 12th, 2017|

After reading a site visitor’s perspective in the ARC/STSA newsletter, I thought it would be a good idea to write a short article from the perspective of the program. As a former ARC/STSA board member and current site visitor, I have spoken to many program directors over the years, and everyone has the same fears when they receive the dreaded letter/email stating your program’s visit is due for its on-site evaluation.

The Past and Future of the Associate Degree Guideline

2017-06-15T07:22:48-06:00June 12th, 2017|

The current CAAHEP Accreditation Standards for Surgical Technology were adopted in 2013 and include a Guideline related to Standard I.A. stating, “Projected for Aug. 1, 2021, all sponsoring institutions should award a minimum of an associate degree at the completion of the program.” What brought us to the 2013 Guideline language, and what will the CAAHEP process look like moving forward?

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