2018 Surgical Technology Annual Report Due July 31
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Hats Off to the Graduates: Shine a Spotlight on Your Students
Is your graduating class unlike any other? Do they have unique interests or stories on which to shine a spotlight? The ARC/STSA knows your students are hard-working individuals, passionate about the surgical technology and surgical assisting professions and so much more – and we want to celebrate that. Send your photos or stories to the ARC/STSA Director of Education Services, Christy [...]
Annual Report Launch Update
The 2018 Annual Report launches May 1, 2018. Here are a few other important resources and deadlines.
Think Outside the Book
Think Outside the Book is a new series featuring creative teaching techniques. In this edition, Dr. Joseph B. Long, CST, FAST, Lead Faculty, Academic Team Leader Surgical Technology Program at Lansing Community College, shares his “Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” project, which aimed to improve student cognitive retention and create an enjoyable learning experience.
AFE May Workshop: Last Chance in 2018
On May 30, 2018, ARC/STSA will host the last Accreditation Fundamentals for Educators (AFE) Workshop of 2018. New program directors are encouraged to join, especially if they have not yet attended an AFE Workshop. We spoke with Davina Foster, CST, RN, BSN, who attended the February AFE and graciously shared her impressions of the training experience.
New Forms to Save You Time
In a continued effort to save you time, we have developed and linked three newly streamlined attestation forms to the Forms and Facts section of the ARC/STSA website.
Spotlight on Community Service
It can be easy for students to get lost in the technical aspects of surgery and feel isolated from patient care. That's where acts of community service come in. We spoke with two members of the surgical profession to learn how student-led service projects play a key role in a well-rounded education.
2018 Annual Report Instructions Now Available
2018 ARC-STSA Annual Report Instructions Click on the on the photograph or link above to access the complete 2018 Annual Report Instructions for Surgical Technology programs. The Report will be available for data entry beginning May 4, 2018, and completed Reports are due on July 31, 2018. Login information was emailed to all Surgical Technology programs on April 2, 2018. Wood [...]
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Accreditation Coordinator
The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), a private, not-for-profit accrediting body is seeking a qualified individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a background in education, accreditation or credentialing. Click here for Job Description. The ARC/STSA office is located in Littleton, Colorado, approximately 10 miles south of Denver. Applications should include [...]