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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

The CSFAs role is multifaceted, encompassing preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative care. Key Responsibilities of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant The responsibilities of a CSFA are extensive and require a deep understanding of cardiothoracic anatomy, surgical techniques, and patient care.

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The Essential Role of Surgical First Assistants: Importance, Career Outlook, and Impact on Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

Certified professionals earn credentials like Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).

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Get to Know Your Newly Appointed ARC/STSA and SASA Board Members

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The ARC/STSA Board of Directors recently welcomed three new members: Alicia Buck, MS, BAAS, CST; Jeff Feix, LVN, CSFA, CST, FAST; and Antionette Trujillo-Fergus, MBA, CRCST, CST; and new member of the board’s Subcommittee on Accreditation for Surgical Assisting (SASA), Lydell “Dale” Powell, AAS, Th.A., CSFA, CST, to serve on the SASA.

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ASA Member Challenge – Win an Amazon Gift Card !

NSAA

Thank you, Pamela J Milhorn, LSA, CSFA Director, Association of Surgical Assistants pamelajmilhorn@gmail.com 423-946-3733 Learn More About Our 2023 Virtual Annual Conference! Winner will be announced at the 10/21/23 Fall Virtual Conference. Winner will receive the card by mail to the member address on file with ASA.

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The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants, RNFAs, and Physician Assistants in Spine Surgeries

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Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is one of the widely recognized certifications, which requires completion of an accredited surgical assisting program and passing a certification exam. Surgical Assistant Certifications The certification process for Surgical Assistants also varies depending on the organization and state regulations.

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October 2016

RASA Training

Dungen, CSFA Program Director Test your surgical terminology knowledge with our monthly crossword puzzle: Download the blank puzzle here! My own experience involves plastic surgery following a large weight loss, including thighplasty, belt lipectomy, brachioplasty and abdominoplasty. to lighten the mood a bit, Happy Halloween!

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NON-PHYSICIAN SURGICAL ASSISTANT UTILIZATION AND EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS – Luis F Aragon, CSA, LSA, RSA

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The non-physician providers that we are referencing in this article are certified surgical assistants (CSA), certified surgical first assistants (CSFA), registered nurse first assistants (RNFA), physician assistants (PA-C) and advanced practice nurses (APN).