Association of Surgical Technologists

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Curriculum
Curriculums assist in presenting curricular goals that reflect core OR practices and incorporates those with the changes in technology and workplace.

Curriculum Resources
AST's Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 7th edition
AST's CCST Crosswalk Document
Self-Assessment of Skills By The Newly Employed Certified Surgical Technologist
Model Curriculum for Central Sterile Processing Technician
AST's Core Curriculum for Surgical Assisting, 4th edition