RASA Training

OCTOBER 24, 2018

A note from our director… National ST Week – September 2018 It’s hard to believe that National Surgical Technologist’s Week has only existed for a mere 34 years! History of the ST Industry Let’s take a quick look back in time to see when Surgical Technologists were first recognized for their skills.

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RASA Training

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

And remember, if you are a current or future RASA student, we can accept some surgical cases completed during missions toward your clinical internship. Dungen Program Director Test your surgical terminology knowledge with our monthly crossword puzzle: Download the blank puzzle here! There is no feeling quite like it.

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RASA Training

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A note from our director… Happy Halloween – October 2018 Graduate Spotlight – Codi Stout Codi is a multi-talented RASA graduate who began his career as a Certified Surgical Technologist while in the United States Navy in 2011. How did RASA’s Surgical Assisting Program help your Career?

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The Surgical Tech Student

MARCH 16, 2025

A carotid endarterectomy is a procedure where the surgeon makes an incision along the neck and opens up the carotid artery to remove plaque or other debris blocking the blood flow. He used at least four 7-0s as tacking sutures. I have a few suture boots loaded on my small curved mosquitos so the prolene doesn’t get ruined.

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The Surgical Tech Student

MARCH 23, 2025

One of the things I always do is load up my suture so it’s ready! So when she asks for suture to fix the bowel I have it ready to hand to her! This is one of my older setups where you can see I have my Silk pop-off suture ready to go. As you probably know, I’m bad at explaining things! I’ll post a few.

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The Surgical Tech Student

MARCH 23, 2025

I always keep my Vicryl loaded so if she wants the Weck or the McGlone facial closure device I can just take my scissors & cut the needle off (and the needle will be left in my suture counter) & I can take the suture & place it on my weck or facial closure device easily. They also differ when they use their veress.

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The Surgical Tech Student

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I added some requested sutures to the suture flashcards. I’ve been complimented on how far I’ve come as a scrub tech & how well I’m doing. It’s been awhile, so I thought I would get on & update a few things. I will add some new photos to the setups… I have had a lot of requests. Time flies.

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