“Periop ConneCT has been approved for 6.5 CE credits by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. (AST) for continuing education for the Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Surgical First Assistant, and Associate members of AST,” a letter from Kevin B. Frey, CST, of the organization states.
AST recently informed the AORN Connecticut Chapter 1 of its continuing education credit approval and the chapter is excited to share this news with prospective and current attendees.
“The planning committee for Periop Connect decided to bring surgical technologists into the fold of the conference and in doing so knew the importance of offering education that would pertain specifically to them and have continuing education credits approved by their certification organization, AST, explained Cassandra Eilers, past president, AORN Connecticut Chapter 1. “
The AST Review Panel consists of members of the AST Education & Professional Standards Committee who hold the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. During the process, the Review Panel uses the criteria stated in the “AST Continuing Education Approval Policies” to complete an objective review of the application. The Review Panel returns their decision and comments to AST to be communicated to the applicant. This recognition does not imply that AST approves or endorses any product or products that are included in presentations.
“This is a huge accomplishment for our conference and a step towards our goal of offering valuable, CE-approved education for our attendees,” Eilers continues.
The education offered at Periop Connect is also approved for continuing education credit by the California Board of Registered Nurses, the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), and the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Periop Connect will be held October 25-26 at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut. To learn more visit periopconnect.com.
