Whether you are a Certified Surgical Technologist or just staying knowledgeable in your field, you are a true professional. Continuing education takes time and commitment, which is why AST provides high-quality, up-to-date educational opportunities for its members—including our national conference, monthly CE articles on current topics featured in The Surgical Technologist and deeply discounted CE Credit Packages for as little as $1.67 per credit. If you’re not already taking advantage of these benefits, join today.

Continuing Education Resource Center

Your Complete Source for Online Education

When completing a test or package, please read through the following to register your CE Credit(s) online: 

• You may read an article or take a test as many times as you wish prior to passing. 
  • Once the test(s) are passed and added to the CART, payment must be applied prior to receiving your earned credits. (These will automatically be applied to your AST account.)
  • Purchase the CE Credit(s) with a credit card and it will instantly record to your CE Credit History. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
• You can also view your  CE Credit History online.
• Each CE Credit Package and/or journal tests may only be submitted once in a 10-year period.
• If needed, print out the Certificate of Completion in the Certificates tab by clicking on the certificate number. 

To submit journal test or package answer sheets to AST by mail or fax:

• Mail: AST, 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste 200, Littleton, CO 80120-8031
• Fax: CE credits to: 303-694-9169 Do not mail credits that were previously faxed.

*Once you have completed all required Continuing Education Credits, your certification is not renewed. Please contact your certification company for the second step of the renewal process.

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For questions regarding Continuing Education Credits or to report any difficulties, please use our Live Chat located at the bottom right of the screen or contact us via phone at 800-637-7433.