American Board of Surgical Assistants Code of Ethics

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As an ABSA Surgical Assistant–Certified (SA-C) …

I pledge to pursue and uphold the highest attainable ethical standards.
I will place the physical and psychological well-being of my patients above all else.
I will continue to improve my medical knowledge and surgical skills.
I will conduct myself in a manner that is honest and above reproach, always, especially when dealing with my patients, colleagues, and medical staff.
I will assist my colleagues when requested and will seek their guidance when my own abilities are in doubt.
Finally, I will support and strive to advance the objectives and goals of the surgical profession and specifically those of the American Board of Surgical Assistants

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We acknowledge that the role and function of a surgery assistant is to assist the surgeon, in the performance of a surgical procedure.

It is understood and acknowledged that certification as a surgical assistant through the ABSA does not allow for any independent performance of any medical or surgical procedures, within the United States of America or its territories.

Please Note: Anyone found guilty of “Practicing Medicine Without a License,” in the United States of America or its territories, either by court trial or plea agreement, will lose their certification and never be eligible to certify with the ABSA again.