Our Surgical First Assisting program expands career opportunities for certified surgical technologists. The surgical first assistant is a highly skilled professional, trained and educated to function as a valuable and integral part of the surgical team. You will be a successful surgical first assistant if you:

• are able to execute the responsibilities of the program regarding attendance, assignments and record keeping
• possess the ability to multitask efficiently
• have the endurance to stand an entire shift if needed
• are able to work efficiently with your hands
• are detail oriented and able to work on a team
• are able to communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
• understand problem sensitivity (ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong)
• have a strong commitment to patient safety
• must be able to make decisions based on the use of logic and analytical skills

Follow the steps on the Admission Checklist to complete your application.

Admissions Resources:

• Student Health Assessment & TB Documentation
• Online Program Application
• Digital Resume
• Essential Functions

Learn more about the Surgical First Assisting profession by completing this Professional Awareness Activity.

A surgical first assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. You will work in the operating room of a hospital, surgery center, specialty center, doctor’s office, or labor and delivery. Employment of surgical first assistants is projected to grow 31.2% from 2017-2027 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can expect an average starting salary of $24.88 per hour. Career options include:

• Surgical First Assistant
• Clinical Preceptor
• Private Scrub for a Surgeon
• Surgical First Assistant Clinical Instructor or Program Director

The Southeast Community College Surgical First Assisting program has accreditation pending by:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
mail@caahep.org

Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution. As a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution, we are unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following states/areas: California and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.