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Site Evaluators
Thank you for your interest in serving as a site evaluator with the ARC/STSA. Our site evaluators fill a vital role in the accreditation process. Learn more about joining our highly knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated team of volunteers below.
“Serving as a site visitor is my opportunity to give back to the profession that I love. The experience allows me to contribute to surgical technology education while learning from other programs in the process. The knowledge I have gained has allowed me to incorporate different ideas and creative teaching techniques to further strengthen my own program.”
Surgical Technology Program Director and Site Visit Chair
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Becoming a Site Evaluator
Purpose
Qualifications
Qualified individuals, knowledgeable about the field of surgical technology (ST) or surgical assisting (SA) and the education process, are eligible to serve as a Site Evaluator. Credentials/roles held by qualified Site Evaluators include:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Certified First Assistant (CSFA)
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting Program Directors, Clinical Coordinators or faculty members of CAAHEP‐accredited programs
- Allied health Deans
A professional surgical technology or surgical assisting consultant may only be eligible to serve as an evaluator six months after the last paid consulting job.
To maintain active status as a Site Evaluator, an individual must:
- Complete at least one visit every 16 months;
- Attend an SE update/training yearly (virtual or on-ground); and,
- If with a CAAHEP accredited program, the program must be in good standing.
Application Process & Submission
Now accepting applications for the class of 2024!
Submit your application and supporting documentation by August 1 to kristy.pierce@arcstsa.org.
Site Evaluator training will be held at AccredX 2024, October 3, 2024 – visit the AccredX page to register.
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