The Surgical Assisting program aims to be a leader in training skilled surgical assistants. To meet the anticipated demand for qualified assistants in the surgical field and healthcare system, a master’s bridge program is offered. The Surgical Assistant – Bridge program helps practicing surgical assistants, who have obtained a surgical assistant certificate but not a master's degree, to advance their careers.
Our 12-month distance learning program begins in May and consists of 8 credit hours of directed study. The program is designed to allow participants to continue their daily professional practice while completing additional coursework in Surgical Assisting (M.S.A.).
At this time, the program is only open to graduates of the Surgical Assistant certificate program.