What is a Surgical Assistant?

The main role of a surgical assistant, a.k.a. first assistant, is to aid the surgeon during an operation. Their duties may include, but is not limited to, correctly positioning the patient, draping the operative site, providing exposure and hemostasis, ligating vascular pedicles, closing wounds, and even performing surgical techniques under the surgeons direction as the specific surgical procedure and surgeon demands it for the safe and smooth progress of the surgery. Proper first assist training can ensure that the surgeon assistant is not limited to lower level assisting duties such as holding retractors, suctioning, and cutting suture.

Why Should I Become a Surgical Assistant?

You may already be completing many of the tasks outlines above, but you don’t get the first assistant salary and recognition of a surgical first assistant. There are many benefits to becoming a certified surgeon assistant including:

To learn more about being a first surgical assistant, download the job description, or call 303-221-4680.

ACE Surgical Assistant Training Program

The ACE surgical first assist program allows you to become a first surgical assistant while you work. Our surgical first assist program, founded by the father of surgical assistant training Dan Bump , was created to give working professionals, like you, the chance to expand their knowledge and skills into the exciting field of surgical assisting. You can receive a formal education in your own time, while continuing to work with the hospital of your choice.

The surgical first assist program has three main components: online distance learning, the surgical skill lab, and the clinical internship. Standard tuition for the sugreon assistant program is $2,500 plus a non-refundable $50 application fee. Other expenses a student might incur include books, travel, and liability insurance. You can register for a chance to receive free ACE Surgical Assistant Program tuition by completing the form at the top of this page, or by completing the first surgical assistant program sign up form.
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About the Surgical Assistant Training Program

The online format of the surgical first assist program allows you to study from anywhere, any time of day while still reaping the benefits of learning from the best: Dan Bump. Get the details of this exciting opportunity.
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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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National Hospital Registry

Not sure where you can complete your internship or where you can work as a surgical first assistant? Check out this list of surgical assistant friendly hospitals.
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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 and be entered for a chance to win free tuition and download the registration packet. Or, download our brochure to get more information about the surgeon assistant program from ACE Surgical Assisting.