chapter 1

Question 1

What is AST?

Answer 1

Organization that all CST’s become members of

AST stands for the Association of Surgical Technologists.

Question 2

What are the functions of AST?

Answer 2

• Offer continuous CE credits required for certification renewal
• Host an annual national conference for networking
• Developed the Surgical Technologist Core Curriculum for CAAHEP accredited programs
• Publish a monthly professional journal
• Serve as a support system for CST (like a union)

Question 3

What does ARC/STSA stand for?

Answer 3

Accreditation review council on education for surgical technology and surgical assisting.

Question 4

What is the role of ARC/STSA?

Answer 4

• Verify and clarify that programs in the USA have implemented the Core Curriculum
• Ensure compliance of all CAAHEP accredited programs with their standards
• Conduct Initial, Continued, and Random visits to accredited programs and provide recommendations for action to CAAHEP

Question 5

What does CAAHEP stand for?

Answer 5

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Question 6

What is the function of CAAHEP?

Answer 6

• Develops the standards that accredited programs must comply with
• Grants initial, continued or probationary accreditation status

Question 7

What does NBSTSA stand for?

Answer 7

National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting.

Question 8

What is the role of NBSTSA?

Answer 8

• Develops certification examinations for surgical technologists and surgical assistants
• Eligibility for examination requires graduation from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program

Question 9

True or False: AST offers CE credits for certification renewal.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The organization that verifies compliance with the Core Curriculum is _______.

Answer 10

ARC/STSA

Question 11

What type of accreditation does CAAHEP grant?

Answer 11

Initial, continued, or probationary accreditation status