CO/WY State Assembly Association of Surgical Technologists

08/21/2026

Let's help AST out by filling out the Compass survey!

Your work in the OR makes a difference every day, and so does your voice. Take our quick 10-15 minute survey to help us better support, recognize, and advocate for you. Open through September 30—let’s shape the future of the profession together!

Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026ASTCompass

08/21/2026

Is there anything special your facility does for patients who are tatted!?✒️

08/12/2026

Hello CO/WY members!

We're currently in the process of revamping and updating our website, so it's currently down right now. We'll send another update when we're back up & running again.
In addition, you'll also be updated when the October business meeting registration is open.

Have a great week!

08/10/2026

🎉🎉🎉

Something worth celebrating is almost here...

Get ready for a week of recognition, celebration, and pride as we honor the professionals who make safe surgery possible every day. Stay tuned for surprises and ways to celebrate the profession—and each other.

How are you preparing to celebrate yourself, staff, and colleagues?

07/18/2026

The Colorado Wyoming State Assembly will be holding elections on October 10, 2026 for the following roles:

• Secretary 2 yr term

• Board of Directors 1 yr term X 1

• Board of Directors 2 yr term X 2

• Delegates to AST National Conference June 3-5 2027 Milwaukee, Wisconsin X6

• Alternate Delegate to AST National Conference June 3-5 2027 Milwaukee, WisconsinX6

To be eligible you must be a current member of AST, and maintain your membership, as a CST, in good standing, with Colorado or Wyoming as your home state.

To learn more, email us at [email protected] or visit AST.org

Upcoming Live CEU brought to you by COWYAST

Tuesday August 4 6pm-8pm Webinar- 2 CEU -Emergency C-Section, The CST Role in L & D

Saturday October 11- in person at Concorde College, Aurora CO- 5 CEU, elections, business mtg Visit our website to register coloradowyomingast.org


CO/WY AST State Assembly

07/14/2026

Don't Miss Our CO/WY AST Summer School Workshop!

Join the Colorado/Wyoming State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists for an evening of education featuring two outstanding presentations focused on obstetrics and labor & delivery.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual Webinar
🎓 Earn 2 Live CEUs

Featured Presentations:
• OB Emergencies and the CST presented by Dr. Srijaya Soujanya Nalla, M.D., FACOG
• The Surgical Technologist's Role in Labor & Delivery presented by Julie Beard, CST, FAST

Registration:
• CSTs & CSFAs: $10
• Students: FREE

Register today at:
https://coloradowyomingast.org/events

Reminder: To receive full CEU credit, participants must keep their cameras on throughout the webinar and complete all required surveys.

We look forward to seeing you online for an informative evening of continuing education!

CO/WY AST State Assembly

06/23/2026

Enjoy a short read with your quarterly CO/WY Newsletter - June 2026

06/17/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected!

Introducing AST’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Eligible positions were elected at AST’s Surgical Technology Conference in Seattle, June 2.

Back row from left: Director Chris Blevins, MBA, AAS-ST, CST, FAST; Director Christopher Scott, CST, FAST; Director Jeff Walker, MHA, CST, FAST; Director Brooke Oliver, MEd, CST, FAST.

Front row from left: Director Kristie Cole, EdD(c), Med, CST, FAST; Secretary Jaime Lopez, CST, CSFA, RN, FAST; Vice President Dustin Cain, CST, CRCST, CHL, FAST; President Joe Charleman, DBA, CST, CSFA, FAST; Director Lisa Day, MA, CST, CSFA, FAST; Director Monica Thulon, CST, CSFA, FAST.

Not Pictured: Treasurer Rachel Clark, CST, CSFA, ST-R, FAST.

06/16/2026

Jot us down! ✏️
Another virtual workshop is coming your way 🚍

04/30/2026

NBSTSA® Certifications Mean Something

CST® and CSFA® aren’t generic titles—they never have been.

CST® and CSFA® have always been registered trademarks, earned only by those certified through NBSTSA® (that’s right, our organization is trademarked too!). Not all certifications are equal—and not every surgical technologist is a CST®. But we’re seeing it used loosely. Applied to anyone. Used interchangeably. Diluted.

That stops here.

NBSTSA® is doubling down on protecting the CST® and CSFA® credentials—reinforcing what they stand for and making sure employers, educators, and healthcare leaders understand the difference.

So, yes, you’re going to see this little ® mark everywhere. Because your accredited education, verified clinical training, and passing a rigorous national exam matters—for your profession and for patient safety.

And we’re making sure it stays that way.

See it misused? Report it to [email protected]

CCO/WY AST State Assembly