AST stands for Association of Surgical Technologists. This organization was founded in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons.
Their mission is to enhance the profession so that they can provide quality patient care. At this site you can read the surgeons codes of conduct, their code of ethics, and some other kinds of legislation that relates to their profession. If you want to find out more about what being a surgeon involves, you should take a look at the link called “about the profession”. If you want to join this organization you need to follow the instructions at the “join AST” section. There are some fees that you need to pay, but you will also receive many benefits. Those benefits are explained in detail at the site. If you already are a member, and you want to update your record, you can also do it from this site. Visit AST.org and find out what this organization is all about. 
