AST Continuing Education and Recertification Brochure

I N T R O D U C T I O N Who is AST? The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is the national professional organization for surgical technologists. AST’s primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality by setting standards for education, supporting state and federal legislative efforts, and providing quality continuing education opportunities. AST 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste 200 Littleton, CO 80120-8031 800-637-7433 www.ast.org Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm MDT Who is The NBSTSA? The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) oversees all aspects of the national certification examinations including developing and administering the exams—and grant the CST * and CSFA * credentials to individuals who successfully pass the exam. NBSTSA 3 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO 80120-8031 800-707-0057 www.nbstsa.org Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm MDT * CST® and CSFA® are registered trademarks of the NBSTSA. A TO Z OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND RECERTIFICATION 2 Association of Surgical Technologists AST