Examination Schedule

The ABSA Certification Examination for Surgical Assistants is scheduled to be given only in the locations listed and on the dates depicted below.

Please email the ABSA if there is a religious conflict, due to Saturday exam administrations.

2012 Schedule of Examinations & Links to Locations

(Click on Test Location, to the right of the city & state, for Directions & Telephone Numbers)

Applications need to be postmarked at least 30 days prior to the examination.

Postmark Dates can be found in the ABSA Information Booklet (Click Here)

Miami, Florida (Holiday Inn - Miami International Airport)
May 12th, 2012
August 11th, 2012
November 10th, 2012

Chicago, Illinois (Holiday Inn - Willowbrook)
March 10th, 2012
June 9th, 2012
September 8th, 2012
December 8th, 2012

West New York, New Jersey (Office of American Training School for Medical Professionals)
April 21st, 2012
July 21st, 2012
October 20th, 2012

Houston, Texas (Office of American Surgical Assistants)
April 14th, 2012
July 14th, 2012
October 13th, 2012

Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities:

All test centers are fully accessible. If you require a special accommodation, include with your application a letter from your licensed physician (on their letterhead) describing the nature of the limitation, as it applies to writing a standardized, multiple-choice examination. The letter must state the accommodations needed for testing. The accommodations, if approved by the ABSA, will be provided at no extra charge. The Office of the ABSA must receive the application and letter at least forty-five (45) days prior to the examination.