Monthly Archives: June 2019

Associate Degree Update

2019-10-22T12:04:03-06:00June 18th, 2019|

As presented in the April 2019 ARC/STSA eNewsletter, the Board of Directors approved the following language related to Standard I. A. - Sponsorship of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology.

The Consistency and Reliability of a Surgical Assistant

2019-10-22T12:04:03-06:00June 18th, 2019|

The certified surgical assistant is a position that is quite unique to the surgical specialty, especially as most institutions utilize physician assistants (PA) or registered nurse first assistants (RNFA). Yet the history and importance of surgical assistants at Mayo Clinic, as well as other institutions, cannot be understated.

The Benefits of Becoming a Site Visitor

2019-10-22T12:04:03-06:00June 18th, 2019|

The purpose of a site visit is to help assess and improve the quality of programs and student outcomes. But it can also be a time for site visitors to learn and have their own a-ha moments.

Best Practices for Hitting the Mark on Retention

2019-10-22T12:04:04-06:00June 18th, 2019|

While a number of factors can cause low retention rates, it’s important for instructors to be proactive. Instructors should meet students halfway and ensure they are taking the right steps to provide the tools and support students need to succeed, as well as create a environment students will want to enroll in and return to. If your program is having difficulty with retention rates, consider these ideas.

ARC/STSA May AFE Workshop

2019-10-22T12:04:04-06:00June 18th, 2019|

ast month, ARC/STSA held the second Accreditation Fundamentals for Educators (AFE) Workshop of 2019. Approximately 75 program directors, faculty and administrative professionals gathered in National Harbor, Maryland, for a full day of education and networking.

Congrats to ARC/STSA Scholarship Recipients

2019-10-22T12:04:05-06:00June 18th, 2019|

ARC/STSA is proud to announce recipients of the 2019 scholarship awards. This year, 10 students and one educator were awarded a total of $6,000 in combined scholarships. Hear from the recipients about their unique journeys, what excites them about entering the profession and what’s on their horizons.

Congrats to Initially Accredited Programs

2019-10-22T12:04:05-06:00June 18th, 2019|

ARC/STSA would like to congratulate the following surgical technology programs for receiving initial accreditation. Please join us in acknowledging the dedication and hard work it took for these programs to reach an important milestone.

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