Surgical First Assistant Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/27/2022
Next Re-Certification Date: 11/14/2024

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

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2389

Associated Job Families and Occupations

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$5,040.00
Books$900.00
Fees$707.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$550.00
Total Cost$7,197.00

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: 7/27/2022
Next Re-Certification Date: 11/14/2024

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

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2389

Associated Job Families and Occupations

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$5,040.00
Books$900.00
Fees$707.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$550.00
Total Cost$7,197.00

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)