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Advanced Surgical Assistant
Certified Surgical Assistants provide that second pair of hands needed in surgery to assure patient safety and efficiency. The CSA credential assures the patient, surgeon, and hospital that a professional with highly honed skills at the advanced level will be assisting in the surgery.
The School for Allied Healthcare Professionals boasts a 100% pass percentage on the National CSA credential examination.
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701 Interstate 20, Suite 151 Arlington, Texas 76018
Main Number (817) 394-2600
Fax Number (817) 664-0102
For lab information email info@sfahplabs.com or click here
For educational program or CEU information contact us
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Continuing Education
National Certified First Assist Preparatory Program |
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School for Allied Health Professionals
701 East Interstate 20, Suite 151 Arlington, TX 76018 |
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Certified First Assistants provide quality, cost effective care in the operating room
More health care facilities are discovering the advantages of employing surgical professionals who are specially educated in the principles of asepsis and the practice of sterile technique.
Certified First Assisting is one of the fastest growing and most demanding professions in the country, with outstanding opportunities. |
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Certification can be a means for: |
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Career Advancement
A route to higher pay
Source of nationwide recognition
Often a condition of employment
A demonstration of pride in the profession
A desire to be recognized for mastery of skills
On-going commitment to quality patient care |
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817-394-2600 |
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info@sfahplabs.com |
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Current Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 350 cases and two full years of First Assistant experience during the last four years. Must have two NOTARIZED Experience Verification Forms from two surgeons or surgical supervisors for the same time period.
See Eligibility table below for more details. |
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Then you need the following documentation |
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Current Certified First Assistant desiring to renew by exam |
Examination is required. |
Copy of current CFA certification card showing currency |
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Current Certified
Surgical Technologist |
At least 350 cases and two full years of First Assistant Experience
During the last four years. Examination is required.
Examination is required. |
Copy of current CST certification card showing currency.
Two NOTARIZAED Experience Verification Forms from two surgeons or surgical supervisors for the same time period
Completed application from. |
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CST® with a current
Certification and a graduate of an CAAHEP Accredited
First Assistant
Program |
Examination is required. |
Copy of current CST certification card showing currency.
Copy of Certificate of diploma showing completion of CAAHEP accredited first assistant program
Completed application form |
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A graduate from a CAAHEP - accredited surgical assistant program |
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Copy of transcripts showing graduation date
Completed application form |
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