AccredX 2025

November 5-8 | Seelbach Hotel
Louisville, Kentucky

Join Us For AccredX 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

Registration Now Open!

ARC/STSA and EdAccred are thrilled to invite you to our 4th annual accreditation conference and expo, AccredX, Wednesday, Nov. 5 - Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Seelbach Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

AccredX offers hands-on workshops, proven program management strategies, and best practices in surgical technology and surgical assisting education, all designed to support educators in achieving and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.

BACK by popular demand at AccredX 2025 is an updated Program Director Training and Site Evaluator Workshop, and we have added a brand-new Artificial Intelligence (AI) hands-on workshop.  

Join us to collaborate and network with your fellow educators and administrators and meet with ARC/STSA staff and board members. Below are the conference agenda outline and registration links and be sure to check out the video to learn what AccredX is all about!

Why is this conference special?

Every AccredX session is focused on an accreditation Standard and packed with best practices. Meet and interact with your ARC/STSA staff and board members, and network with educators from across the country. Learn from industry experts, enrich your program, and get answers to questions about initial and continuing CAAHEP accreditation and ARC/STSA policies for surgical technology and surgical assisting programs.

See what attendees had to say about AccredX!

“I have to be completely honest here - the ENTIRE EXPERIENCE was mind-blowing. Exceptional speakers, topics and organization. I think I may just become an annual conference attendee!”
“The discussions were great when it came to getting direct information and questions answered from our experts. Each roundtable had great conversations regarding the accreditation process.”

Who should attend AccredX 2025?

  • Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting Program Directors, Faculty, Clinical Coordinators, and Medical Directors

  • Allied Health Deans, Provosts, and Compliance Officers

  • Educators in Accredited ST & SA programs or those pursuing CAAHEP Accreditation

“Talking and listening to other educators who have the same problems makes you relax knowing that you are not alone.”
“Every presenter was fantastic. This was by far the best conference I have ever attended as it was so applicable to my career as an educator.”
“I enjoyed the interactive scenarios and getting the perspectives of surgeons. A fantastic and well put together event, very informative!”
“I found it to be a great conference with great energy. It was helpful gaining knowledge of additional and updated resources available to educators.”
“I felt the different perspectives were very useful, and the presentations were so helpful in my day-to-day life!”
“I loved the explanation of how to prepare & submit Plan of Action for citations and/or concerns when it comes to programmatic accreditation. I received wonderful, informative & cost-effective ideas that all programs can use for years to come.”