Empowering Healthcare Professionals
Exceptional learning opportunities and networking event for Surgical Technologists and First Assistants.
Outreach Event
The Samaritan Center
1317 S. 2nd Street
Clinton, MO. 64735
We are always in need of Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, body wash, pads, tampons,
diapers (adult and child), wipes, razors and bed pads.
Bring items for outreach and be entered into a drawing to win A Free One-Year AST membership.
Every $5 value donated is one ticket entry.
Event Location and Details
When: September 19, 2026
Where: State Fair Community College-Clinton Campus
1701 N. 2nd St. Clinton, MO 64735
Time: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
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Agenda
Learning Objectives-
1. Understand and evaluate the need for robotic applications in the orthopedic field.
2. Understand the roles of RN and Surgical Technologist in the OR.
3. Understand the importance of point-of-use cleaning in the OR.
7:30-8:00 Registration and Welcome
8:00-8:50 Dr. James Womack MD, "Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty"
8:55-9:45 Kayleen Huntsman MSN, BSN, RN, CIC, "Surgical Site Infections."
9:50-10:40 Chelsea Frasher BSN, RN, "Roles and Relationships in the OR, RN vs. Scrub."
10:45-11:35 Amber Short CRCST, CHL, "Point-of-Use Cleaning in the OR."
11:35-12:30 LUNCH on your own
12:35-1:30 Dr. Arthur Evensen DPM, "Wound Management in the OR."
1:35-2:25 Peter Beckett CST, Tammy Pearson CST/CSFA, FAST, (CPS) "Mental Health Awareness in the OR."
2:30-3:20 Shandella Fibrow RN, BSN, "DaVinci Robot"
3:25-4:15 Kelly Wenberg CSFA, "Precepting Etiquette"