

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

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
Interested in joining the ARC/STSA Site Evaluator class of 2025?
1. Register
• Register for the complementary Site Evaluator training workshop offered at AccredX, November 6, 2025-click here to visit the AccredX page to register.
• Site Evaluator Applications are due by August 1, 2025.
2. Complete the ARCSTSA Site Evaluator Application
• Before beginning your application, have the following documents available:
*Current Resume
*Proof of attendance at an AFE workshop within the past three years or evidence of registration for upcoming training.
*Proof of attendance at a Site Evaluator Training workshop within the past three years or evidence of registration for upcoming training.
*Proof of completion of the CAAHEP Site Evaluator Quiz
Click here to access the CAAHEP Site Visitor Quiz
• Click here to access the Site Evaluator Application and completion instructions
3. Attend a Site Evaluator Training Workshop
• This training will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to evaluate a site properly as well as understand the overall evaluation process.
*The workshop is currently being offered as a live event during the AccredX conference.
4. Complete an observation visit (minimum of one)
• Participate in an observation visit. This hands-on experience will give you practical insight and prepare you for conducting site evaluations as a site evaluator.

