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    You are eligible to sit for the ABSA, Certification Examination for Surgical Assistants, if you meet one of the criteria specified below. 

    Each candidate must possess more than a basic surgical and anatomical knowledge, along with the manual and technical skills necessary to function effectively, in the role of a surgical assistant.

    Candidates wishing to sit the ABSA Certification Examination prior to 01 January 2011 must also have successfully completed the following college-level courses, with a passing grade of "C" or better.

  •         1 year, Human Anatomy & Physiology

  •         1 semester, General Biology

  •         1 semester, Microbiology

  •         1 semester, Pathophysiology

  •         1 semester, Pharmacology

       Candidates wishing to test after 01 January 2011 must meet the criteria listed on our website, by clicking here.

    Eligibility criteria and requirements have been set by the American Board of Surgical Assistants, which has final authority, regarding who may or may not sit for the   examination. There is no "Grandfather" option available!

    For US & Foreign trained Physicians Click Here

    For Licensed and Non-Licensed Personnel Click Here

    For ABSA Approved Training Programs Click Here

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