New Policy Updates for Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting Programs – Aug. 9, 2022

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09:11 Best Practice Guide 

11:41 AFE Workshop Attendance Policy

17:01 Associate Degree Implementation Policy for Surgical Technology Programs

28:24 Clinical Evaluation, Case Log and Clinical Expectations Policy for Surgical Technology Programs

1:05:36 Laboratory Sufficiency Policy for Surgical Technology Programs

1:13:07 Outcomes Threshold, Reporting and Assessment Policy

1:15:43 Program Advisory Committee (PAC) Policy

Tutorial on Completing the 2022 Annual Report

Maintaining Safety & Quality When Re-opening Labs:  Issues to Consider During a Pandemic

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