Kentucky State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists

08/24/2025

AST is excited to announce the theme for National Surgical Technologists Week 2025: Behind the Mask.
We’re ready to celebrate surgical technologists and NSTW is all about recognizing the difference you make every day.

To kick things off, check out our You Are Essential Contest:
• Win 1 of 3, $50 Amazon gift cards.
• Grand Prize: Free registration to the 2026 AST Surgical Technology Conference in Seattle!
Here’s the best part: BOTH the person being recognized AND the person who submitted the nomination will win if selected! Winners will be selected at random. Grand prize winners must be AST members to qualify. See all terms and conditions on our website or in the September 2025 Surgical Technologist Journal.

https://ffst.formstack.com/forms/nstw_2025

Plus, don’t forget to download your free promotional posters to help promote the celebration. Find all the details, contest entry, and poster information at ast.org.
Let’s celebrate the heroes Behind the Mask!

06/07/2025

The next three cities for AST's National Surgical Technology Conference!

2026 - Seattle, Washington
2027 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2028 - Phoenix, Arizona

More details coming soon!!

04/17/2025

Madisonville Community College takes home the win in the Chris Keegan Memorial Scrub Bowl!

The comprehensive certification exam review had a good turnout, thanks to all the schools, students, and instructors who came.

04/17/2025

Welcome Kentucky State Assembly of AST new officers & board of directors !!
James Colyer - President
Stephanie Smith - Vice President
Amber Campbell - Treasurer
Heather Cantrell - Secretary
Donald Carr - Board Director
BJ Chandler - Board Director
Rewa Gardner- Board Director
Evelyn Hendrix - Board Director
Alyssa Sterchi - Walden - Board Director

04/02/2025

Join AST in sunny Orlando for an event filled with education, innovation, and networking—plus a chance to explore the city's world-class attractions like Disney World!

Event date: June 5-7, 2025, with hands-on workshops June 4

Location: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
1900 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Register here: https://cvent.me/1k2dqz

03/21/2025

Sign Up Before It’s Too LATE
For final head count for all catering and venue must be signed up April 2, 2025.
*Beware of scammers only way to sign up is the website *

03/13/2025

Don’t want miss this conference!! April 11 & April 12

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kentucky/spring-conference-friday-saturday

03/12/2025

Don’t Forget Sign Up for Conference!!

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kentucky/spring-conference-friday-saturday
Any questions please let us know!

03/08/2025

03/07/2025

Spring Conference April 11 & 12 Bowling Green Kentucky!!

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kentucky/spring-conference-friday-saturday

04/16/2024

The comprehensive certification exam review saw a good turnout, thanks to all the schools, students, and instructors who came.

04/15/2024

Somerset Community College takes home the win in the Chris Keegan Memorial Scrub Bowl!