Surgical First Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This ADVANCED certificate educates and trains students to safely and expeditiously assist in surgical operations. The program provides advancement opportunities for Certified Surgical Technologists and Registered Nurses through a variety of instructional methods including online, laboratory, and clinical experience. It provides students with experience in aiding in surgical procedure exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative surgical functions.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299093 )
- Surgical Technologists (292055 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBSTSA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
42 Weeks ( 850.00 Hours / 35.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,320.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $707.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,477.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - Surgical Technologist or Registered Nurse License
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Surgical First Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
This ADVANCED certificate educates and trains students to safely and expeditiously assist in surgical operations. The program provides advancement opportunities for Certified Surgical Technologists and Registered Nurses through a variety of instructional methods including online, laboratory, and clinical experience. It provides students with experience in aiding in surgical procedure exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative surgical functions.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299093 )
-
Surgical Technologists (292055 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NBSTSA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
42 Weeks ( 850.00 Hours / 35.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,320.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $707.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,477.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - Surgical Technologist or Registered Nurse License
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)