Benefits of First Surgical Assistant Training & Certification
You may already be performing as a Surgical Assistant or RN First Assistant. You may be on-the-job trained or you have already been formally trained but you'd like some expert-level hands-on surgical skills training. There are many benefits to formal training, skills training, and certification including:
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Why Choose ACE for My First Assistant Training?
The ACE First Assistant training program was developed with the working professional in mind. Dan Bump, founder of ACE Surgical Assisting, designed the program after discovering that he could have his dream job and earn a fantastic living by becoming a first surgical assistant. He wanted to provide that same opportunity to other surgical assist & RNFA professionals who love surgery and want more from their current medical career. The surgeon assistant program is designed to include many benefits including:
First Assistant Certification Program Overview
| Clock Hours | Semester Credits | |
| SkillNet Online Distance Learning | 615 | 41.0 |
| Surgical SkillLab, The Expert Way | 48 | 2.2 |
| SkillEdge Clinical Internship | 400 | 8.8 |
| Total | 1063 | 52.0 |
First Assist Program Objective: Provide the opportunity for students to acquire the advanced surgical skills and knowledge that will help them become gainfully employed as first surgical assistants and function successfully within their scope of practice as defined by the American College of Surgeons. This is accomplished by fully completing all portions of the ACE Surgical Assistant Program including SkillNet, Surgical SkillLab, and SkillEdge.
Benefits to You and Your Employer
Becoming a surgical first assistant has many benefits for both you and your employers. Learn how your new skills will improve your medical career and your job prospects as well as improve your employer's ability to serve clients.
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Qualifications
What do you need to do in order to become a first surgical assistant? Why just complete the ACE Surgical Assistant program of course! Learn the qualifications necessary to enroll in our first assist program.
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What You Need to Know
So you’re ready to take your medical career to the next level? Now you need to know how to select a surgical first assist program to best suit your needs. Use these guidelines to help you make your choice.
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Sign Up Today for ACE Surgical Assistant Program
Get the hand-on skills practice you need to become an expert first surgical assistant. Register now by completing the form on this page to download the registration packet. Download our brochure or ACE First Surgical Assistant School Catalog to get more information about the Surgical Assistant certificate program from ACE Surgical Assisting.
READ TESTIMONIALS
“I would like to thank you for sharing your expertise with us. You are a great instructor and easy to follow. The step-by-step process. I would definitely recommend this class to future SAs. Keep up the good work. Thank you very much!!“
Jolene Heckenlaible, CST
Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital, Yankton, SD




