Chief Executive OfficerLittleton, CO As the oldest and most widely recognized professional association for surgical technologists, Association of Surgical Technologists' (AST) primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer the highest quality patient care. AST actively promotes education for the profession, legislatively advocates for practitioner recognition, supports state-level constituent organizations, and has committed to students as the future of the profession. In 2023, there were more than 430 accredited programs and AST membership had grown to