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Certification

Surgical Assistants

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

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

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

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