Association of Surgical Technologists

Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care.

AST Headquarters will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will also have limited staff May 28-31 as we host AST's Surgical Technology Conference in Washington, DC. Normal operations will resume June 3. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

RECERTIFICATION

DIDACTIC CONTENT

Philosophy of Education
Nature of the Learner
Nature of the Institution
Nature of the Curriculum
Curriculum Planning
Developing a Model Curriculum in Surgical Technology
The Hows and Whys of Master Curriculum Development
Course Sequencing
Course Sequencing
Sample Course Sequence
Teaching and Learning Styles

Student Learning Styles
Learning Styles and Curriculum Development
Teaching Methodologies
Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences: Theory, Update and Applications in the Classroom
Writing a Syllabus
Writing an Effective Syllabus
Example Syllabus: Introduction to Surgical Technology
Example Syllabus: Biomedicine
Example Syllabus: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
Example Syllabus: Pharmacology
Example Syllabus: Surgical Techniques III
Example Syllabus: Pathophysiology
Writing a Lesson Plan
Creating a Lesson Plan
Writing Behavioral Objectives
Writing Behavioral Objectives I
Writing Behavioral Objectives II
Writing an Exam
Module for Writing Tests
Domains of Learning
Domains of Learning
Classroom Management Issues
Classroom Management Issues
Example: Disruptive Behavior Policy
Teaching Surgical Procedures
Teaching Surgical Procedures
Teaching Suture
Teaching Suture I
Teaching Suture II
Tricks of the Trade in Teaching Suture
Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics
Student Documentation
Student Absenteeism, Tardiness, Inclement Weather
Students with Special Circumstances
Physical Disabilities
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Student Coping Issues
Cultural Differences
Student Assessment Tools
Student Assessment Tools
Surgical Technology Grading System
Rubric on Essay on Biomedicine
Rubric for Ethical Debates
Rubric for Oral Presentation on Cultural Diversity in Introduction to Surgical Technology
Conference Form
Midterm Clinical Performance
S emester Summary Report
Student Midterm Analysis and Grade
Instructors and Preceptors
Adult Learning Principles I
Adults Learning Principles II
OR Preceptor Guidelines
OR Preceptor Role Description
Preceptor Program
Budget Development
Suggestions for Program Budget Development
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committee Membership Form
Sample Agenda
Common Agenda Items for Meetings
Articles and Bylaws
Samples Minutes from an Advisory Committee Meeting
Advisory Committee Description
Online Surgical Technology Courses
Online Delivery of Courses: Where Do You Begin?
Competing Surgical Technology Programs
Recruitment and Marketing for Surgical Technology Programs
Program Handbook
Student Handbook: Example 1
Student Handbook: Example 2
Student Handbook: Example 3
Student Handbook: Example 4
Example of a Policy and Procedure Manual for Surgical Rotation