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Surgical Technologists
Certified Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certification Description The CBSPD is committed to the certification of healthcare sterile processing and distribution personnel regardless of their workplace setting. Certification provides internationally recognized competency-based measurable standards. Certifying Organization Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution http://www.sterileprocessing.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No Certified Ambulatory Surgery Technician Website
Certified Surgical Assistant Certifying Organization American Board of Surgical Assistants https://www.absa.net/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Surgical Assistant Website
Certified Surgical Assistant Certification Description This term shall apply to all persons who join the Association as a qualified Candidate Member and who successfully pass the Certification Examination. The term "Certified Surgical Assistant" is a continuous membership classification and may be used for as long as a member maintains continuing education credits for his/her certification and is in good standing with the Association. Certifying Organization National Surgical Assistant Association https://www.nsaa.net/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Surgical Assistant Website
Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification Description The choice to become certified demonstrates pride in the profession and a desire to be recognized for mastery of skills unique to surgical technology, as well as an on-going commitment to quality patient care. Certifying Organization National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting http://www.nbstsa.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Surgical First Assistant Website
Certified Surgical Instrument Processor Certification Description This exam deals only with surgical instruments and is for those that specialize in processsing of surgical instruments for all areas of their facility.It deals specifically with types of surgical instruments, how to identify them using pictures and how to use them. Certifying Organization Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution http://www.sterileprocessing.org Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Surgical Instrument Processor Website
Certified Surgical Technologist Certification Description The choice to become certified demonstrates pride in the profession and a desire to be recognized for mastery of skills unique to surgical technology, as well as an on-going commitment to quality patient care. Certifying Organization National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting http://www.nbstsa.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Surgical Technologist Website
Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting Certification Description JCAHPO's three core levels of certification offer a progressive career ladder for ophthalmic medical personnel who seek growth in their profession. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is the Entry Level certification. Each level of core certification has prerequisite eligibility requirements and an examination process. OMP may progress from one level of certification to the next. Formal training or work experience and examination can also serve as an entry point to certification at any level of the core levels. Certifying Organization Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology http://www.jcahpo.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting Website
Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified Certification Description An Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) carries out functions that will provide assistance to the Orthopaedic Surgeon in performing safe operations with optimal results for patients. OT-SCs perform under the direct supervision of the Orthopaedic Surgeon and have acquired sufficient knowledge to perfom the necessary duties through formal education, continuing education, supervised practice, or any combination of these methods. OT-SCs are not trained to perform any surgical procedure independent of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The defined role of the OT-SC will vary with the Orthopaedic Surgeon, surgical procedure, or the facilities where performed. Certifying Organization National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technololgists https://www.nbcot.net/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 6 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified Website
Tech in Surgery - Certified Certification Description The TS-C (NCCT) is an important member of many operating room teams, and may also be called a scrub, surg tech, or an OR tech. These technicians usually work under the direct supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel, and their duties vary depending upon the facility. Certifying Organization National Center for Competency Testing https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Tech in Surgery - Certified Website

Surgical Technologists

Certification Description
The CBSPD is committed to the certification of healthcare sterile processing and distribution personnel regardless of their workplace setting. Certification provides internationally recognized competency-based measurable standards.

Certifying Organization
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
http://www.sterileprocessing.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified Ambulatory Surgery Technician Website

Certified Surgical Assistant

Certifying Organization
American Board of Surgical Assistants
https://www.absa.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Surgical Assistant Website

Certified Surgical Assistant

Certification Description
This term shall apply to all persons who join the Association as a qualified Candidate Member and who successfully pass the Certification Examination. The term "Certified Surgical Assistant" is a continuous membership classification and may be used for as long as a member maintains continuing education credits for his/her certification and is in good standing with the Association.

Certifying Organization
National Surgical Assistant Association
https://www.nsaa.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Surgical Assistant Website

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Certification Description
The choice to become certified demonstrates pride in the profession and a desire to be recognized for mastery of skills unique to surgical technology, as well as an on-going commitment to quality patient care.

Certifying Organization
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
http://www.nbstsa.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Surgical First Assistant Website

Certified Surgical Instrument Processor

Certification Description
This exam deals only with surgical instruments and is for those that specialize in processsing of surgical instruments for all areas of their facility.It deals specifically with types of surgical instruments, how to identify them using pictures and how to use them.

Certifying Organization
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
http://www.sterileprocessing.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Surgical Instrument Processor Website

Certified Surgical Technologist

Certifying Organization
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
http://www.nbstsa.org/

Certified Surgical Technologist Website

Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting

Certification Description
JCAHPO's three core levels of certification offer a progressive career ladder for ophthalmic medical personnel who seek growth in their profession. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is the Entry Level certification. Each level of core certification has prerequisite eligibility requirements and an examination process. OMP may progress from one level of certification to the next. Formal training or work experience and examination can also serve as an entry point to certification at any level of the core levels.

Certifying Organization
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
http://www.jcahpo.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting Website

Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified

Certification Description
An Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) carries out functions that will provide assistance to the Orthopaedic Surgeon in performing safe operations with optimal results for patients. OT-SCs perform under the direct supervision of the Orthopaedic Surgeon and have acquired sufficient knowledge to perfom the necessary duties through formal education, continuing education, supervised practice, or any combination of these methods. OT-SCs are not trained to perform any surgical procedure independent of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The defined role of the OT-SC will vary with the Orthopaedic Surgeon, surgical procedure, or the facilities where performed.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technololgists
https://www.nbcot.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 6 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified Website

Tech in Surgery - Certified

Certification Description
The TS-C (NCCT) is an important member of many operating room teams, and may also be called a scrub, surg tech, or an OR tech. These technicians usually work under the direct supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel, and their duties vary depending upon the facility.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Competency Testing
https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Tech in Surgery - Certified Website

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