In episode 2,  I will be discussing the following: Certify, Association & Accreditation Bodies for the Surgical Technology Program.  Certifying bodies:   NBSTSA Surgical Technologist; NATIONAL BOARD OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SURGICAL ASSISTING www.nbstsa.org   NCCT; NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTING. www.ncctinc.com/certification/tsc  The Association for Surgical Technology is: AST, this is where you can purchase a membership and receive monthly literature on upcoming events, research. innovative medical technology, new surgical procedures, Ce's, and much more. Website: www.AST.org The Accreditation body for the Surgical Technology program is: CAAHEP; The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs for more info please visit www.caahep.org  Also, look into the ARC/STSA for more information. website: www.arcstsa.org  You can contact me via anchor messages or email me at [email protected]  Please help support "The Refactory Podcast"  by any donations. Thank you for listening stay tuned for the next episode... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-castellanos/support