NYAST 2026 Conferece, Business Meeting, and Election
October 2 & 3
Renissance Hotel Albany, NY
Registration information: Registration link 
Room Block: Room block
We are currently looking for speakers for confernce. If you know someone willing to speak at our conference please email [email protected]. 
We also will be holding elections for Secretary, 3 Board of Directors, and conference delegates. If you would like to run for office please see the Announcements page for links to the required paperwork to be put on the ballot. 


Looking for a Surgical Technology Program in NY state. Be sure to seek accredited programs through CAAHEP or ABHES to be able to get certification needed to work in NY state. Our NY state law requires Surgical Techs to graduate from accredited programs and hold credentials in order to gain employment. DO NOT go to programs with out accreditations from the above accreditors. You will not be able to become credentialed and will not be employable. Need help, reach out to out email on the contact page page or visit the accreditation websites listed below:
https://portal.abhes.org/directory/
https://www.caahep.org/students/find-an-accredited-program