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Medical Surgical Assistant Registry
License Description MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSISTANT REGISTRY

Medical Surgical assistants work in operating rooms assisting surgeons by preparing the necessary equipment, helping position and draping patients, providing needed instruments during the operation and keeping the area sterile. Surgical assistants usually have prior medical training, along with formal training in the surgical assisting discipline.

REQUIREMENTS:
In order to qualify for registration, you must qualify under one of the following pathways (certification, training, or experience).

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for a surgical assisting certificate may enroll in an undergraduate or graduate level program depending on prior education completed. Common courses include anesthetics and anesthesia methods, surgical complications, clinical computer applications, medical ethics and operating room procedures. Most programs require students to complete a minimum number of hours in a clinical setting.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Board of Surgical Assistants,
4951 Hidden Lakes Drive,
Harshaw, WI 54529-9583,
(877) 617-8345,
https://www.absa.net/
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Board of Medical Examiners
"665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor"
, Na 000TN-7243
Active Status Active
Certification Certification may substitute for license requirements
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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