CAAHEP - Surgical Assisting
www.caahep.org › Students › Program-InfoCurrent CAAHEP-accredited programs range from 12 months to 24 months. Surgical assisting is a specialty profession that requires specific training over and above a degree in science, nursing, physician assisting, or another health profession. Prerequisites. Recommended eligibility requirements for admission into a surgical assisting program are:
CAAHEP - Surgical Technology
www.caahep.org › Students › Program-InfoCertified surgical technologists with additional specialized education or training also may act in the role of the surgical first assistant. The surgical first assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions under the surgeon’s direction that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results ...
CAAHEP - Home
www.caahep.orgThe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2100 individual education programs in 32 health science occupations. CAAHEP accredited programs are assessed on an ...