Site Evaluators
Thank you for your interest in serving as a site evaluator with the ARC/STSA. Our site evaluators fill a vital role in the accreditation process. Learn more about joining our highly knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated team of volunteers below.
“Serving as a site visitor is my opportunity to give back to the profession that I love. The experience allows me to contribute to surgical technology education while learning from other programs in the process. The knowledge I have gained has allowed me to incorporate different ideas and creative teaching techniques to further strengthen my own program.”
Surgical Technology Program Director and Site Visit Chair
Becoming a Site Evaluator
Purpose
Qualifications
Qualified individuals, knowledgeable about the field of surgical technology (ST) or surgical assisting (SA) and the education process. are eligible to serve as a site evaluator. Credentials/roles held by qualified evaluators include:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Certified First Assistant (CSFA)
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting Program Directors, Clinical Coordinators or faculty members of CAAHEP‐accredited programs
- Allied health deans.
A professional surgical technology or surgical assisting consultant may only be eligible to serve as an evaluator six months after the last paid consulting job. Site evaluators are approved for a period of three years and may be renewed to serve by the ARC/STSA.
Application Process & Submission
Updated application process coming soon!
Application & Forms
Updated application forms coming soon!
Upcoming Workshops & Training
ARC/STSA Accreditation Fundamentals for Educators (AFE) Workshop
- Offered November 4, 2023, in conjunction with AccredX
- Offered via webinar periodically
ARC/STSA Site Evaluator Training Workshop
- Offered November 2, 2023, in conjunction with AccredX
- Webinar training available periodically
See News & Events tab for scheduled workshop and webinar details and registration forms.