Continuing Education
The profession of surgical technology is always changing and expanding. New technological developments and surgical techniques are revolutionizing the operating room.

Providing you with the highest quality continuing education programs is a primary element in AST’s mission. AST is committed to keeping you prepared for the unexpected, so that patients always receive the best possible care.

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) recognizes the AST Continuing Education Policies for the CST and CSFA and accepts continuing education credits as defined by AST policy. AST provides processing of continuing education credits for the NBSTSA

Upcoming Events

AST's 43rd Annual National Conference
May 23 - May 27, 2012
Hilton Washington

For more information on the conference please click here now.

Hilton Washington

1919 Connecticut Ave, NW

Washington, District of Columbia, USA 20009

Hotel Main Phone: (202) 483-3000 or 1-800- 445-8667 

Hotel Group Code: AST

To register for the Hilton Washington on-line click here now.

Room Rate: $150 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy

                   $160 plus tax per night for Triple occupancy

                   $170 plus tax per night for Quad occupancy 

Instructors Forum 2013

Astor Crowne Plaza - New Orleans, LA

February 15-16, 2013

Room rate: $179 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy

To registration for the Astor Crowne Plaza on-line click here now.

Instructors Forum 2014

Still in negotations, information coming soon

Instructors Forum 2015

Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza - San Juan, Puerto Rico

February 6-7, 2015

Room rate: $180 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy

Instructors Forum 2016

Doubletree by Hilton Houston Downtown - Houston, TX

February 12-13, 2016

Room rate: $169 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy

AST's 44th Annual National Conference
May 21 - May 25, 2013
Hilton New Orleans

AST's 45th Annual National Conference
May 26 - May 30, 2014
Hyatt Regency Denver

Ongoing Continuing Education Opportunities

The Earn CE Now page has more than 300 articles and PowerPoint presentations for you to earn CE credits. You can submit the AST tests and your payment directly to AST from the AST Online CE Resource Center.

Other Continuing Education Resources

Frequently Asked Questions about Certification and Renewal.

Updated list of AST Approved CE Providers, including professional organizations and commercial businesses, click on AST Approved CE Programs and Enduring Materials.

AST’s CE Policies for the CST and CFA provides a thorough description of AST's continuing education process, including CE reporting and documentation policies and procedures.