
Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Surgical Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Some states require Surgical First Assistants to be licensed. This does not preclude any student from Texas from enrolling in our program and being eligible for the national certification exam. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Our surgical assistants, PAs, RFNAs and nurses are certified and educated by accredited. We offer a low cost solution to financing a full-time staff of surgical assistants in the operating room. Requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Platinum Surgical Assistants is a team of certified experts that provides surgical assistance and services to hospitals and operating facilities. In addition, Surgical Assistant requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Being a Surgical Assistant participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Authorized testing centers offer this computer-based exam. The NBSTSA requires candidates to pass a 175-question multiple-choice exam. Candidates with relevant military training also qualify. Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX, USA Joshua S Carson MD Assistant Professor Division of Burns. The Surgical Assistant completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. The NBSTSA awards the certified surgical technologist (CST) certification to workers with a diploma, certificate, or degree.
