Surgical First Assistant

The Certificate of ‘Surgical First Assistant’ is designed to prepare graduates for career opportunities in the surgical field and focuses on specialized training in working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to surgical anatomy, infection control, and familiarizes the student with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance. Emphasis is placed on the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, the patient, and other team members to provide an optimal surgical outcome. Surgical first assistants must skillfully perform their duties for each procedure and uphold patient dignity, privacy, and safety professionally.