As defined by the American College of Surgeons, the Surgical Assistant provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon to carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. This role will vary considerably with surgical operation, specialty area, and type of facility. Clinical skills performed under direct supervision of the surgeon may include the following: positioning the patient, preparing the skin, providing, visualization of the operative site, utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with homeostasis, participating in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques, utilizing appropriate technique to assist with closure of the body planes, selecting and applying wound dressing and providing assistance in securing drainage system to tissue. Through classroom lecture and lab training, students will have hands-on training in our Surgical Training Labs that will be equipped with state of the art equipment. Surgeons, Licensed Surgical Assistant and Sales Representatives will conduct training. Students will learn suturing, and the use of various equipments used in the operating room.

Students will attend externship at a school approved Hospital or Surgical Facility. The externship consists of a student actually assisting on a 135 cases.  The student will complete a total of 480 clock hours.  Externship schedule varies due to surgical rotation schedules.

The field of Surgical Assistants is now undergoing some of the biggest changes in the history of the profession. The field is experiencing tremendous growth due to the increased number of surgical procedures needed by our growing and aging population. These changes will have a dramatic effect on your career and your Surgical Assistant business. With growing public interest in health care, insurance, and the qualifications of the individuals who care for patients, there has been an increased call for regulation of all individuals who provide direct patient care, and the operating room is certainly no exception. Upon completion of the School for Allied Health Professionals’ program you will enter surgical assisting field with confidence, knowing you are among an elite group of highly trained professionals.