Association of Surgical Technologists

Washington State Assembly

Association of Surgical Technologists
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 Welcome to the Washington State Assembly of The Association of Surgical Technologists Website

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WSA MEMBERSHIP AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR WINNING 
THE STATE ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP AWARD 

Thank you to each member who sees that surgical technology is recognized in your home city through working with students and your community. Your efforts allowed the WSA board to accumulate all the data required to acheive this wonderful acculade. We appreciate each and every one of you. 


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FALL 2026 WORKSHOP AND ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026, 750AM-4PM
GOLDENDALE GRANDE #49
228 E DARLAND DR
GOLDENDALE, WA

HOTEL ROOMS AT: 

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808 EAST SIMCOE DRIVE                              775 EAST BROADWAY
509-382-7449                                               509-779-6144

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2027 AST National conference is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 3-5. 

Plan now to attend!

WSA Delegate elections will be held at our fall 2027 Annual Meeting and Workshop, OCTOBER 10, 2026 in GOLDENDALE, WA.

If you are interested in attending national conference and have never attended before, consider applying for the Former President's Conference Scholarship. 
Click here for qualification information and application.  Due each year by March 15.


Our 2027 Annual Business Meeting and Workshop will host our elections of the following positions for a two year term from 2026-2028

Secretary
Board of Director x 3

If you are interested, please see the consent to serve form below and prepare now to join a group of passionate leaders for WSA of AST. Please reach out to any current board member if you have any questions. 


ASTStateAssemblyConsenttoServeForm.pdf






Find scholarship opportunities for students, instructors, military personnel and seasoned CST's that have served on a mission at
The Foundation of Surgical Technology 

www.ffst.org



Learn more about AST sponsored medical missions at
AST Medical Missions
Many other mission organization opportunities listed as well.



Visit the AST website here for Continuing Education opportunities. 



The FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (FAST) designation is awarded to recognize those individuals who have upheld the highest professional, ethical and moral standards and traditions of the surgical technology profession, and whose professional activity has been devoted to the advancement of the profession toward improving the quality of surgical patient care. 
Apply for the FAST here.
The deadline for submission is April 15, annually