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New: The Procedure Log Software now runs on Windows XP, 2000, Vista and 7, both 32 & 64 bit systems.



*** New Practical Examination ***


Beginning December, 2010; ALL candidates for new ABSA certification must successfully pass the Practical Portion of the ABSA Certification Examination.

The practical section of the examination evaluates the candidate's ability to competently and smoothly perform tying and suturing.

The candidate will be evaluated, by an ABSA designated examiner, at the testing center.

To download the Practical Examination Skills Assessment Form:

Click Here



2011 Examination Prerequisites



Surgical Assistant Voice - Online Magazine Click Here



Click on text for 2012 Examination Schedule or Information Booklet

2012 ABSA Application Form Click Here $365 Exam Fee (Form to be filled out on the computer not handwritten)



2012 ABSA Recertification Package Click Here

2012 ABSA Recertification Form Click Here (Form must be filled out on the computer, not handwritten)



We acknowledge that the role and function of a surgical assistant is to assist the surgeon, in the performance of a surgical procedure. It is understood and acknowledged that certification as a surgical assistant through the ABSA (SA-C) does not allow for any independent performance of any medical or surgical procedures, within the United States of America or its territories.



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