Certificate of
surgical assistant
A Certified Surgical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a lead surgeon, providing specialized support during surgical procedures. Their responsibilities include preparing the patient, sterilizing the surgical area and instruments, and actively assisting during the operation, ensuring safety, precision, and efficiency in the surgical environment.
Program format
Program Details
Surgical Assistant Responsibilities
Preoperative Preparation:
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Verifying patient medical history and consent
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Preparing the surgical field following sterile protocols
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Positioning the patient appropriately for the procedure
Intraoperative Assistance:
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Handling and passing surgical instruments to the surgeon
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Controlling bleeding (use of suction, electrocautery, and hemostasis techniques)
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Retracting tissues to improve visibility
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Assisting with wound closure (suturing, in some cases)
Postoperative Tasks:
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Applying dressings or bandages
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Monitoring the patient during immediate recovery
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Collecting and cleaning surgical instruments
Technical and Administrative Support:
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Managing surgical inventory
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Maintaining equipment sterility
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Assisting with clinical documentation and reports
Requisitos
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Copy of diploma in a healthcare-related field (no translation required). Only physicians, dentists, and in certain cases, nurses are eligible to apply
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Valid identification (passport, driver’s license, or government-issued ID)
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Resume (CV or professional work history)
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Academic transcripts (if the diploma is not available or studies were not completed)
Proceso
The Surgical Assistant training is an in-person program consisting of approximately 6 to 8 preparatory classes.
At the end of the program, participants will take the certification board exam at our facilities and become certified through the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), obtaining their Surgical Assistant credential in the United States.
Certifying Agency
