The Program Director in the Spotlight Series will highlight a specific program director who is overcoming a tough challenge, making an impact on the industry, and generally going above and beyond the call of duty. This month, we are highlighting JoLane Collins, surgical technology program director at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) in beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina. In this [...]
ARC/STSA is excited to launch its redesigned e-newsletter, a comprehensive publication to keep you connected with your fellow program directors and informed about updates. Within these digital pages, you will find profiles about program directors around the country who are facing — and overcoming — some of the same obstacles you are, as well as case studies on successful programs, tips [...]
The ARC/STSA is seeking a highly qualified and knowledgeable Executive Director to direct the day-to-day operations of our specialized programmatic accrediting organization which is the 3rd largest in the CAAHEP system. An excellent opportunity is now available. Check out our latest Press Release and Executive Director Search announcement with information on applying for the position.
At the Accreditation Fundamentals for Educators [AFE] Workshop, offered from 8:00am – 3:00pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (the day before the 2016 AST National Conference and Instructor’s Workshop in San Diego, CA), the ARC/STSA will guide you through CAAHEP’s accreditation Standards and Guidelines and the accreditation process to enhance your accreditation knowledge, permitting your program to optimize the benefits of this prestigious accreditation.
Wondering how your Surgical Technology program’s outcomes compare to the rest of the nation? Well, now you can find out quickly. The ARC/STSA has compiled and published national statistics outcomes covering the last three reporting years.
It was as though the moment had been ordained. It felt as though the spirits of thousands of women who had suffered and continue to suffer degradation and torment, the spirits of those who had fought for equality, who had railed against a system stacked against women and triumphed, washed over us. It was deeply profound.. Education is also a sharp [...]
The ARC/STSA announces changes in the schedule of fees for surgical technology and surgical assisting programs
The ARC/STSA’s longest-serving Executive Director, Keith Orloff, CST, FAST, announced his retirement effective the Summer of 2016. Check out the Press Release and Executive Director Search announcement with information on applying for the position.
The ARC/STSA grace period procedure for obtaining a NCCA-approved credential in surgical technology for new faculty appointments will end effective August 1, 2014.
A streamlined application process for approval of implementation of the CCST6e will be available for use on or after May 1, 2012.
