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A Round of Applause to Initially Accredited Programs

2021-10-26T10:11:01-06:00October 26th, 2021|

ARC/STSA would like to congratulate the surgical technology programs at Altierus Career College, Ivy Tech Community College, Long Island University, Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute, South College and Suffolk County Community College for receiving initial accreditation. Please join us in acknowledging the dedication and hard work it took for these programs to reach this milestone.

Creating Interactive Education: A SoftChalk Success Story

2021-08-19T08:52:47-06:00August 12th, 2021|

2020 was a challenging year for surgical technology instructors, with many having to quickly retool their courses and shift to distance education delivery. Some became Zoom experts and provided synchronous lectures while others used their college’s learning management system (LMS) to deliver course materials.

A Memorable Experience: 2021 AST Conference Student Attendees Share Their Takeaways

2021-08-19T08:51:46-06:00August 12th, 2021|

The 2021 Association of Surgical Technology (AST) Conference took place July 21-23 in Las Vegas, NV. Christopher Achim and Edison Smith, student attendees from the Nevada Career Institute, Las Vegas, share their key takeaways from the memorable experience, including their favorite sessions, an overview of the student forum and the importance of attending an event of this magnitude early in their professional careers.

Creative DIYs for Simulation-Based Training

2021-06-17T08:09:04-06:00June 14th, 2021|

As educators, we bring a lot of creativity to our training, coming up with hacks, tips and tricks to demonstrate surgical procedural skills. We also know that hands-on, simulation-based training is one of the best ways to engage students and prepare them for entering the field. As program director, I look for simulation tools and training platforms that give me room to be creative.

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