# AST

- **Website:** <https://ast.org>
- **Primary alias:** `ast.org`
- **Employees:** 11+
- **Location:** Littleton, Colorado, United States

## Description

The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is dedicated to enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care. With over 55,000 members and representing the interests of more than 80,000 practitioners nationwide, AST is the oldest and most recognized professional organization for surgical technologists. AST is committed to promoting education, advocating for practitioner recognition, supporting state-level organizations, and nurturing students as the future of the profession. Their primary goal is to equip surgical technologists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the highest quality care to every patient. AST offers a range of resources and services, including conferences, guidelines for surgical technologist responsibilities, position statements, educational programs, professional development opportunities, and accreditation resources. They also provide membership benefits, continuing education credits, a virtual career fair, and tools for educators. Join AST in their mission to enhance the surgical technologist profession and ensure the best possible care for patients. Contact them today to learn more and get involved.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Health _(under Health)_
- ⛑ Nutrition Diets and Fitness _(under Health)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- ⛑ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals _(under Health)_

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/AssociationofSurgicalTechnologists)
- [pinterest](https://pinterest.com/@assnsurgtechs)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/AST_SurgTech)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/astsurgtech)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/association-of-surgical-technologists)
- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/AssnSurgTech)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idiVt-Y_Y5/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789769367356)
- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idiVt-Y_Y5/w/181/h/99/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1769429239717)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cannon Black | #251a06 | dark |
| Regent St Blue | #99c3e1 | light |
| Cerulean | #0192d1 | accent |

## Fonts

- Raleway — asset _(google)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idiVt-Y_Y5/w/1500/h/500/idFrlrOpvd.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789769367490)

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