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

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A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is a vital member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons to ensure the success of surgical procedures. Their role encompasses a range of responsibilities, from preoperative preparation to intraoperative assistance and postoperative care.

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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., Lydell Powell, AAS, Th.A.,

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

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Surgical Assistant Certifications The certification process for Surgical Assistants also varies depending on the organization and state regulations. Most state medical boards provide detailed information about licensing on their official websites.

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

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Before we go any further, it is worth making a clarification that there is a distinction in role and scope of practice between a surgical technologist and a surgical assistant. ( [link] ).