Surgical First Assistant - Post Associate Certificate of Completion

Spring First Year:

• SFA 275 - Principles of Surgical Assisting Credits: 2
• SFA 277 - Bioscience Credits: 6

Fall First Year:

• SFA 271 - Advanced Surgical Anatomy Credits: 4
• SFA 272 - Advanced Surgical Procedures Credits: 2
• SFA 273 - Fundamental Techniques Credits: 3

Winter First Year:

• SFA 278 - Clinical Practicum I Credits: 3

Spring Second Year

• SFA 279 - Clinical Practicum II Credits: 3
• SFA 280 - Surgical First Assistant Capstone Credits: 1

Total Credits: 24

Notations

1. Prerequisite qualifications for application to the program are: graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Physician Assistant Program; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Nurse-Operating Room (CNOR) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) with certification currency.
2. Prerequisite qualifications for entry to the program are: provide transcripts from all other colleges attended; be admitted to Delta College; completion with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  or BIO 240  and BIO 241 , BIO 203W , and HSC 105 , PHM 285 , or equivalents; and two years full time experience or 4500 clinical hours in the last three years.
3. Current immunization and health records, including Hepatitis B inoculation or refusal thereof, and Healthcare Provider certification is required and must be maintained throughout the program.
4. A maximum of 18 students will be accepted each Spring semester. A minimum of 12 students must be admitted to start a cohort.
5. Students must achieve a minimum C (2.0) grade in each Surgical First Assistant course to be eligible to continue in the program.
6. Students must have transportation abailable to travel to college and clinical sites.
7. Students are responsible for obtaining their preceptor.
8. Students are required to show proof of liability insurance covering first assistant activities. Policy on an occurence basis with limits of $1,000,000 per incident, and $3,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
9. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, students should plan for the following expenses proof of current immunizations & CPR certification to meet health requirements, background check, drug screen, appropriate laboratory and clinic attire including shoes, name tags, providing your own transportation to and from clinical sites, and possible parking fees. You must also purchase the ASA Gold Package which includes your ASA, study guide for the ASA certification exam, and the ASA certification exam.
10. Health insurance is strongly recommended. You are responsible for paying the coast of any medical expenses due to injury, needle stick or illness during your clinical externship. The College does not provide coverage for such situations.
11. Students who receive a failing grade in the coursework will be eligible to reapply one time for readmission to the Surgical First Assistant Program and must repeat the failed course successfully. Students may only be readmitted to the program one time. If unsuccessful in the second attempt, students cannot be readmitted to the program.