AST: Earn CE Now

Find out up-to-the-minute information about what is central to the profession of surgical technology, including the available professional development updates, such as progress on the revisions of the AST Recommended Standards of Practice, career information, continuing education events, recognition of the practice.

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Visit the AST Online CE Resource site to access Journal articles, videotaped lectures from conferences and forums, and PowerPoint presentations – some worth 3 credits — in the specialties listed below.

After reading or viewing your selection, fill out the accompanying exam. Then submit your answers and payment directly to AST through the secure connection.

If you prefer, you may print out your exam and mail it with payment to:

AST
Continuing Education Credits
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 200
Littleton CO 80120-8031

Surgical specialties included in the AST Online CE Resource site.

Cardiothoracic
ENT
General
Genitourinary
Miscellaneous
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Oral and Maxillofacial
Orthopedics
Otorhinolaryngology
Peripheral Vascular
Plastic and Reconstructive

Recording and Storing CE Credits

AST stores all continuing education credits for members free of charge, and earned credits will be added to their AST Continuing Education Record within 24 hours.

After processing exams and payment, AST transfers the earned credits directly to the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for certification renewal.