LibGuides: Surgical Technology: Professional Associations

Professional Associations

Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA)
A professional membership organization devoted to the advancement and education of non-physician surgical assistants practicing throughout the United States.
Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
National organization that represents more than 80,000 surgical technologists.
Florida State Assembly of Surgical Technologists
Supports all Florida Surgical Technologists and Surgical First Assistants to provide the highest level of patient care.
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA)
Provider of professional certification of surgical technologists (CST®) and surgical first assistants (CSFA®).