Why Choose ACE?

The ACE Surgical Assistant Program offers the proven education, training and experience you need to enhance your first assist surgical skills. Our students achieve superior results through our market-leading distance learning platform, superior surgical skills lab and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your training and education.

ACE Surgical Assisting will serve you with passion because we understand the importance of your surgical technician work and are committed to better preparing you for the national Surgical Assisting certifying exams. We know what students need and what they don't, so we won't get you caught in red tape with extra paperwork and skills that you already have. The ACE Surgical First Assistant Certification Program includes:

SurgiNet - Online Distance Learning

ACE's exclusive SurgiNet online technology lets you receive your assignments, take tests, get grades instantly, and track your progress from any computer in the world 24/7.

Surgical SkillLab - The Expert Way

This lab is six days of the most extensive, practical, and fun hands-on surgical first assist training ever produced for developing surgical skills! Dan Bump is offering you the secrets and tricks of the trade that led to his success in ACE's world-class 6 day Surgical SkillLab.

Surgical SkillLab - Clinical Internship

Because of the excellent hands-on surgeon assistant training ACE's students receive in the SkillLab, you will go into your clinical experience able to perform at a higher level than surgeons usually expect. This will enable the surgeon to teach you his own secrets and the tricks of the trade.

How ACE Surgical Assisting Stacks Up

ACE First Surgical Assistant training program was designed with working professionals in mind. Our surgeon assistant program and policies reflect that focus on the needs of our students. We strive to provide the best possible education while maintaining flexibility, accountability, and standards of excellence including:

• No Bait and Switch - We don't include any feature in our first assist program that isn't essential for student success. When you call ACE Surgical Assisting, we won't lie or negotiate you down.
• REAL Simulation Training - Provide extensive simulation training as preclinical preparation so surgical technician students can perform skillfully on vulnerable patients in the presence of judgmental surgeons.
• Semester credits - ACE Surgical Assisting became a vocational school so we could award our students the number of credits rightfully earned without regard for the cost of the credit. In our case, the state authorized 52 credits because the surgical first assist program was so comprehensive.
• Location of Classes - We present most of our classes in or near major cities to encourage enrollment. If you ever see us advertise a 'rural' location, it is because we would be presenting the class in a hospital at their invitation.
• Approved: ACE Surgical Assistant Program is approved by the American Board of Surgical Assistants, Inc. (ABSA). ABSA works with leaders in the industry to get First Assistant’s recognized for their high level of skill.
• Free Exam: ACE Surgical Assistant Program will pay for the ABSA certifying exam for all graduates. The ABSA exam will earn graduates the SA-C (Surgical Assistant Certified) title.
• Focused on Helping You - The main reason ACE Surgical First Assistant Program was created is so students would be able to accomplish what they most desire - have their dream job in surgery with independence and a 6-figure income.
• Give You The Facts to Make Your Decision - We tell you about the benefits of our surgeon assistant program without disparaging other surgical assistant certification programs. We even help you find another first assist program if ours won't work for you.

Choose the Right Surgical Assistant Program for You

You are in the process of shopping for a first surgical assistant school that will provide you with formal surgical assistant training that is convenient for you, affordable, and that will prepare you for the greatest opportunity for success. Learn what to look for in a first assist program AND what to look out for in our consumer awareness guide.

Sign Up Today for ACE Surgical Assistant Program

Congratulations! You're ready to take your medical career to the next level. Register now by completing the form on this page to download the registration packet. Or click ACE First Surgical Assistant School Catalog to get more information about the Surgical Assistant certification program from ACE Surgical Assisting.