Upcoming Office Hour Sessions
Join our staff for Office Hours to answer questions regarding ARC/STSA policies, procedures, forms and updates. There is no charge for Office Hour webinars, however, registration is required.
Have a question about a particular form or policy? Contact us at info@arcstsa.org for future Office Hours suggestions!
Office Hours: Standards Revision with ARC/STSA Executive Director Ron Kruzel
ARC/STSA is currently reviewing the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in both Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting for potential revision.
As educators, your voice is an important part of the revision process. We are requesting feedback from educators regarding any suggested edits, revisions, or clarifications to the Standards.
Please join one of our monthly Office Hour webinars from August through November, led by our Executive Director, Ron Kruzel, to discuss the upcoming revision process and answer any questions you may have related to the Standards.
Register for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 11 a.m. MT
Register for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11 a.m. MT
Register for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11 a.m. MT
Register for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 11 a.m. MT
New Self-Study Report and Timeline for Initial and Continuing Programs
Wednesday, September 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT
Join staff for an overview of the new Self-Study document and timeline, followed by a question-and-answer session.
As announced in January, comprehensive reviews of CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology and surgical assisting programs moving into or renewing continuing accreditation status will include a self-study component beginning in May of 2027 to meet CAAHEP’s revised policy 206.
The new Self-Study Report will be sent to all programs to be scheduled for a site visit in 2027. This includes any surgical technology and surgical assisting programs moving into or renewing continuing accreditation status whose CAAHEP decision letter states their next comprehensive evaluation of the program, including an on-site review, is scheduled to occur no later than 2027. These visits will take place beginning in April 2027, to provide at least nine months lead time to review and complete the new Self-Study.
The New Self-Study Report will also be completed by initials with site visits tentatively scheduled beginning in May 2027.
Register for Wednesday, September 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT
Recorded Webinars
New Self-Study Report and Timeline for Initial and Continuing Programs
(July 21, 2026)
(July 21, 2026)
Elevate Distance Education Engagement Webinar (April 1, 2026)
Office Hour: 2027 Changes to the Continuing Comprehensive Review Process
(February 18, 2026)
(February 18, 2026)