Certificate Surgical Assistant Certificate
Through our guided training curriculum, the Surgical Assisting certificate program is designed to deliver candidates an approved curriculum. This 12-month program will start in May each year and be offered online. Students will be required to complete didactic and clinical content requirements. The program will pair students with educational liaisons to support their success in completion of the program.
Eligible candidates must be currently employed in the operating room and must have two years of work experience.These individuals include certified surgical technologists, registered nurses or practicing surgical assistants.
The institution is currently seeking Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accreditation.
As states continue to enact greater legislation requirements for the practice of surgical assisting, the goal of the Certificate of Surgical Assisting program is to assist current professionals and those seeking to enter the profession a training avenue that meets the changing requirements of the professional.
Admission
This program maintains an admission process unique to the program. Prospective students are encouraged to review the admissions requirements in order to best prepare themselves for a successful future.
Candidates must:
Grade Point Average: An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in their surgical technology program is required.
Transcripts: Transcript(s) should demonstrate a conferred associate’s degree in surgical technology before the start of the CSA program.
Certification: Current certification as a Surgical Technologists (CST).
Employment Verification and Employer’s Attest to Training Requirements: Current employment in at least level 2 hospital and signed statement from employer(s) to release time and/or access time to doctors, patients, and facilitate resources for training purposes.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Sequence | ||
| Term 1 - Summer | ||
| MSA 613 | Principles of Surgical Assisting I Lecture | 2 |