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About Non-physician Surgical Assistants

Association of Surgical Technologists Guidelines

Billing and Insurance for Surgical Assistants

Books and Manuals

Career Success

Consent Forms for Surgical Assistant Services

Establishing a Private Surgical Assistant Practice

Facility Scope of Practice Forms for Surgical Assistants

HIPAA Privacy Act

Hospital Contracts for Surgical Assistant Services

Instructor Resources

Miscellaneous Resources

Official Statements on Surgical Assistants and Related Issues

Official Statements on Surgical Technologists and Related Issues

Professional Success Resources for Surgical Assistants

Professional Success Resources for Surgical Technologists

Publications

Recommended Standards of Practice

Salary Information

Sample Applications for Facility Privileges and Delineation for Surgical Assistants

Sample Confirmation of Hospital Privileges for Surgical Assistants

State Licensure Information for Surgical Assistants

Student Resources

Surgical Assistant Certification Exam Review

Surgical Assistant Certification Information

Surgical Assistant Education

Surgical Assistant Job Descriptions

Surgical Assistant Legislation

Surgical Technologist Education

Surgical Technologist Job Descriptions

About Non-physician Surgical Assistants

Non-physician Surgical Assistants and the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) - Health Professions Network

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 Surgical Assistant Overview - Luis F. Aragon, CSA, LSA, RSA

Association of Surgical Technologists Guidelines

Guideline for Maintenance of Normothermia in the Perioperative Patient

Guideline for Massive Transfusion of the Surgical Patient

Guideline for Reuse of Single-Use Devices in Surgery

Guideline for the Implementation of the Neutral Zone in the Perioperative Environment

Guideline for Treatment of Anaphylactic Reaction in the Surgical Patient

Guideline of the Surgical Technologists Role During a Code Blue

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Guideline for Malignant Hyperthermia in the Perioperative Environment

Guideline for Placement of the Suture Bag in the Sterile Field

Guideline for Safe Medication Practices in the Perioperative Area

Guideline for the Natural Rubber Latex Protein Allergic Patient in the Operating Room Environment

Guideline for Treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Billing and Insurance for Surgical Assistants

BCBS Texas Fee Schedule - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

GOA Report for Assistants at Surgery Letter - United States General Accounting Office

Letter of Medical Necessity - Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

Medicare Fee Schedule 2007 - Surgbill, Inc.

Medicare Part B and Surgical Assistant Services

NPI Application Instructions - Luis F. Aragon, LSA, RSA

Out-of-Network Healthcare Costs Update - Consumers Can Soon Access Health Cost Info - Associated Press Article

Out-of-Network Healthcare Costs Update - Lifting the Veil on Pricing for Health Care - Wall Street Journal Article

SA Patient Bill - Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

Understanding Health Insurance (PowerPoint) - Luis F. Aragon, LSA, RSA

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GOA Report for Assistants at Surgery - United States General Accounting Office

Insurance Appeal Letter - Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

Managing Modifiers for Surgical Assistant Services - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Medicare Fee Schedule Worksheet - Surgbill, Inc.

NPI Application

Out-of-Network Flawed Reimbursement - National Association of Insurance Commissioners 2009

Out-of-Network Healthcare Costs Update - Cuomo Sets Healthcare Reimbursement Reform - Reuters Article

Out-of-Network Healthcare Costs Update - New Database to Help Set Payouts by Health Insurers - New York Times Article

Unapproved SA Medicare Codes - Surgbill, Inc.

Wellpoint to Transfer Unicare Blocks - National Underwriter Life & Health

Books and Manuals

Ethicon Wound Closure Manual

Knot Tying Manual

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 Principles of Electrosurgery

A Guide to AHP Credentialing, 2nd Ed., 2004, Pybus & Cairns


Career Success

National Registry of Surgical Assistant Friendly Hospitals - American Center for Excellence in Surgical Assisting, Inc.

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Consent Forms for Surgical Assistant Services

SA Consent Form - Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

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Surgery Patient Instructions - Surgbill, Inc.

Establishing a Private Surgical Assistant Practice

An RN First Assistant's Guide to Private Practice - Association of periOperative Registered Nurse

Surgical Assistant Cost/Benefit Analysis - Surgbill, Inc.

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Planning For and Positioning a Solo RN First Assistant Practice - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Surgical Assistant Resource Guide - Association of Surgical Technologists

Facility Scope of Practice Forms for Surgical Assistants

SARMC Scope of Practice

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TVH Scope of Practice

HIPAA Privacy Act

AST Summary of HIPAA Regulations and Rules

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United States Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet

Hospital Contracts for Surgical Assistant Services

Hospital Contract Hourly - Surgbill, Inc.

Independent Contractor Agreement


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Hospital Contract Yearly - Surgbill, Inc.

Instructor Resources

Count Sheet Template 1

Jeopardy Review PowerPoint 1

Jeopardy Review PowerPoint 3

Preference Card Sample

Conscious Competence Learning Model

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Count Sheet Template 2

Jeopardy Review PowerPoint 2

Jeopardy Review PowerPoint 4

Surgeon's Preference Card Template - James Nideffer

Miscellaneous Resources

The Surgical Assistant, by Walter M. Brickner, BS, MD: 1907

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Official Statements on Surgical Assistants and Related Issues

American Academy of Family Physicians

American College of Surgeons: “Qualifications of the First Assistant in the Operating Room”

AORN Position Statement on Allied Health Care Providers and Support Personnel in the Perioperative Practice Setting

AORN Position Statement on Ergonomically Healthy Workplace Practices

AORN Position Statement on Creating a Patient Safety Culture

AORN Position Statement on Patients and Health Care Workers with Bloodborne Diseases

AORN Position Statement on Surgical Smoke and Bio-Aerosols

AST Position Statement on CST Performing Dual Roles Intraoperatively

AST Position Statement on Intraoperative Activation of Power Equipment and Electrosurgery by CST and CFA

AST Position Statement on Performance of Wound Closure by the Surgical Assistant

AST Position Statement on Skin Approximation of the Surgical Wound with Staples by the CST and CFA

Statement by the Council on Surgical and Perioperatve Safety - Prevention of Retained Foreign Bodies After Surgery

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American College of Surgeons

AORN Position Statement on Correct Site Surgery

AORN Position Statement on Criminalization of Human Errors in the Perioperative Setting

AORN Position Statement on Fire Prevention

AORN Position Statement on Patient Safety

AORN Position Statement on RN First Assistants

AORN Position Statement on Workplace Safety

AST Position Statement on First Assistants

AST Position Statement on Harvesting the Saphenous Vein by the Surgical Assistant

AST Position Statement on Intraoperative Advancement of the Endoscope by the CST and Surgical Assistant

AST Position Statement on Performing Venipuncture

AST Position Statement on Witness of Informed Consent

Ontario Medical Association's Statement on Surgical First Assistants

Official Statements on Surgical Technologists and Related Issues

AST Accreditation Process Resolution

AST Certification Resolution

AST Organ Donor Programs Resolution

AST Position Statement on CST Performing Dual Roles Intraoperatively

AST Position Statement on Intraoperative Advancement of the Endoscope by the CST and Surgical Assistant

AST Position Statement on Proper Title of Surgical Technologists

AST Position Statement on Surgical Technologist Preoperative Preparation for Surgical Procedures

AST Position Statement on the Back Table and Mayo Stand Remaining Sterile Until Patient is Transported from Operating Room

AST Position Statement on Utilization of the CST for Performance of Caesarean Section and Tubal Ligation

AST Role of the Scrub Person Resolution

Statement on the Prevention of Retained Foreign Bodies After Surgery

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AST Associate Degree Concept Resolution

AST Official Title Resolution

AST Position Statement on Application of Aseptic Technique for All Patients

AST Position Statement on Intraoperative Activation of Power Equipment and Electrosurgery by CST and CFA

AST Position Statement on Performing Venipuncture

AST Position Statement on Skin Approximation of the Surgical Wound with Staples by the CST and CFA

AST Position Statement on Surgical Technology Care of the Patient with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

AST Position Statement on Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

AST Position Statement on Witness of Informed Consent

AST Teamwork Position Statement

Statement on Health Care Industry Representatives in the Operating Room

Statement on Blunt Suture Needles

Professional Success Resources for Surgical Assistants

American Board of Surgical Assistants Surgical Procedure Log

AST Code of Ethics

Physicians as Assistants at Surgery: 2007 Study - American College of Surgeons

Providers of Surgical Assisting Services - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

RNFA Scope of Practice by State

RN First Assistants Increase Access to Quality Surgical Care in a Rural Setting - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

National Surgical Assistant Association - Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice

National Surgical Assistant Association - Professional Code

The RN as First Assistant to the Surgeon - State of California Department of Consumer Affairs

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Are We Repeating History by Using Surgical Assistants? - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

CSTs and CFAs Provide High-Quality, Cost Effective Healthcare in the OR

Health Care Professional Credentialing and Business Data Gathering Form - State of Illinois

Implementation of the RN First Assistant Role - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Licensing Surgical Assistants in Texas - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Regulating First Assistants - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

AST Role Definitions and Qualifications for the CST and CFA

RN First Assistant Survey: Descriptive and Demographic Study 2007

Professional Success Resources for Surgical Technologists

AST Bylaws

AST Recommended Clinical Ladder

CSTs and CFAs Provide High-Quality, Cost Effective Healthcare in the OR

Professional Code of Conduct

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AST Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics Position Statement

Personal Liability/Malpractice Report


Publications

ASA Newsletter

NSAA NODE

The Surgical Technologist

AST Instructor's Newsletter

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AST Newsletters

Surgical Assistant Voice

OR Today

ASTSA News

Recommended Standards of Practice

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Laundering of Scrub Attire

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Packaging Material and Preparing Items for Sterilization

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Wearing the Lab Coat, Cover Gown, or Other Appropriate Cover Apparel

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Head Covers in the Operating Room

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Counts

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Sharps Safety and Use of the Neutral Zone

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Patient Transportation

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Sterile, Wrapped Items Dropped on Floor

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Bowel Technique

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for the Surgical Scrub

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Surgical Drapes

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Skin Prep of the Surgical Patient

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Monitoring Sterility

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AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Wearing Jewelry

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Use of Eye Protection During Invasive Surgical Procedures

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Hand Hygiene and Fingernails

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Shoe Covers in the Perioperative Environment

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Correct-site Surgery

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Patient Identification

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquets

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for the Decontamination of Surgical Instruments

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Sterility of the Underside of the Mayo Stand

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Urinary Catheterization

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Gowning and Gloving

AST Recommended Standard of Practice for Handling and Care of Surgical Specimens

Salary Information

ASA Salary Survey 2009 - Association of Surgical Assistants

PayScale.com Hourly Rate Chart for the CSA

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NSAA Salary Survey 2005 - National Surgical Assistant Association

Surgical Technologist Average Salary Map - Association of Surgical Technologists

Sample Applications for Facility Privileges and Delineation for Surgical Assistants

Clinical Privilege Delineation Description Surgical Assistant - Frankfort Regional Medical Center

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 Non Physician First Assistant Delineation of Privileges - Banner Gateway Medical Center

Sample Confirmation of Hospital Privileges for Surgical Assistants

SARMC Privileges

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TVH Privileges

State Licensure Information for Surgical Assistants

District of Columbia

Kentucky

Texas Medical Board - Board Rules

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Illinois

Texas

Student Resources

Avoid Stress Get Sleep

Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking

How to Be a Successful Student

How to Give a Great Presentation

Improve Your Study

Surgical Technology a Growing Career

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Avoid the Study Traps

Printable Drug Flashcards

How to be a Star Student

How to Get a Good Grade

How to Take Notes

Remember What You Read

**Some of these documents require Microsoft Publisher


Surgical Assistant Certification Exam Review

American Board of Surgical Assisting - Candidate Information Booklet and Certification Examination Review Guide 2009

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - National Examination for the Certified First Assistant: 2009 Candidate Handbook

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National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - First Assistant Certifying Exam Content Outline (with list of study reference materials)

National Surgical Assistant Association - Certification Examination Study Guide

Surgical Assistant Certification Information

American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - CFA Exam Surgical Experience Verification Form

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National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - Surgical Specialty Certification Examination Packet**

**Exams not currently offered, but the information is provided for your reference.

Surgical Assistant Education

ARC/STSA Subcommittee on Accreditation for Surgical Assisting

Brief Overview of the Education of the CST and CFA

CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Profession of Surgical Assisting - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

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AST Resolution for the Bachelor’s Degree as the Preferred Model for Entry-Level Surgical First Assistant Education

CAAHEP Standards & Guidelines for Education in Surgical Assisting

How to Become a Surgical First Assistant

Surgical Assistant Job Descriptions

American Medical Association

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

SA Job Description - Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

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Association of Surgical Assistants

Health Professionals Network

Surgical Assistant Legislation

2004 Sunrise Review - Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform

Illinois General Assembly - Public Act 093-0352

Kentucky Senate Bill 206

National Surgical Association Legislative Updates

State Laws Requiring RN First Assistant Reimbursement - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Virginia Department of Health Professions Regulatory Research Committee - Aug. 11, 2009

Virginia Department of Health Professions Regulatory Research Committee - May 12, 2009

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Florida House of Representatives Staff Analysis HB 187**

Indiana Senate Bill 206 2003**

Maryland Senate Bill 610**

Texas House Bill 1183 Bill Analysis

Virginia Department of Health Professions Report 2009 - Virginia Board of Health Professions

Virginia Department of Health Professions Regulatory Research Committee - Public Hearing on Emerging Professions - Minutes from Feb. 3, 2009

Virginia Department of Health Professions Regulatory Research Committee - Nov. 10, 2009

**Not current legislation, information provided soley for reference.

Surgical Technologist Education

ACS Statement on Surgical Technology Training and Certification

CAAHEP Standards & Guidelines for Education in Surgical Technology


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Brief Overview of the Education of the CST and CFA

Surgical Technologist Job Descriptions

Association of Surgical Technologists

United States Department of Labor


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Duke University Health System

 

 

News

Archive


Quick Links

American Board of Surgical Assistants

American College of Surgeons

American Medical Association

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Association of Surgical Assistants

Association of Surgical Technologists

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

The Joint Commission

Medline Plus

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

National Surgical Assistant Association

OR Live

Patient Lab Values

Surgical Technology Resource

Vesalius Surgical Education

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics