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Show me the money...

Ange, this post has been corrupted by some moron so just ignore him.
Anyway yes you will make considerably more than a tech that works at a local hospital. I am not ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

I agree with gone fishin on this one. She may not have meant to word it that way but it came across that way and it struck some nerves. I to have 10 yrs under my belt and lots of ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

Mandylynn that wasn't to you but this is an open forum for anyone! 75K is great. That is my goal, but right now have to settle for 60ish which is what I will make this yr. I ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

How long have you been there? How many people on the team? What kind of hours do you work?
I have been at my employer for almost 10 yrs. Started at 9/hr right out of ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

"Gone fishin" you are correct, they aren't accredited "YET". I am in the program I know what I am talking about. They are going to be by the end of this yr if ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

I live in Central Pa. I am a CST going to school for CFA if I recall. I will have to check, b/c the school I am attending, which is online(NIFA - National Institute of First ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

Well I am taking the course and got a small raise b/c I was also assisting while I was taking the course. I can now suture incisions/tie knots and I am making around 22-23/hr ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

That is weird that you say that Pa doesn't honor surgical tech FA's?? Unless you are talking about billing the patients for your service, if so then you are correct, you cannot do ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

WWW.AST.ORG I think has a book. Also check ebay.

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

Yes it is being accredited by CAAHEP!! That is why our hospital picked this company. We knew it wasn't but was going to be accredited that is why we went through them!! It fit ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

Just to let everyone know by the end of this yr. NIFA will be an accredited program!!! They are in the process of doing it right now b/c I have had to send them a whole bunch of ...

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[Quote rachel in Gresham, Oregon said: Get on the internet and do some research, as it varies greatly according to location. In the Portland OR area, it's $15-16 hr. Surgical ...

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I have to some what disagree w/ Ben! Where I live it is more money working for the hospital. I do work mainly on the cardiac team so to work in one specialty that will get you ...

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wow!!! 22k for tuition!!! That is nuts. I went to college in the fall of 98 and graduated in Aug. of 99!! I only had a 5500 dollar tuition bill and my employer paid that off in ...

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This is a hot topic!!! I just got my raise here last month for being in the FA and I am now at 23/hr. I have been in this profession for almost 10yrs now. I also get 4/hr on ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

[QUOTE who="slash4cash in Skowhegan, Maine"]I just wanted to comment on cplank's comments I came across on here. Being a CST/CFA I find it very disturbing that these ...

Is 22,000 for surgical tech school too much?

Well you get what you pay for! We got in just 6 days at the suture and tying lab between 50-60 hours and that don't include the total of 30 hrs I practiced at home in the luxury ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

[QUOTE who="TRACI INNES in Chandler, Arizona"]THE COURSE YOU MENTIONED SOUNDS- LIKE WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. I WOULD LIKE TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT! PLEASE E ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

The course I am in (NIFA-www.surgicalassisting.com), which will be accredited soon, does accept NP's!! All they had to do was take the one week asssting lab. I went to Dallas, Tx ...

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I typed this long post and it said that I am not allowed to advertise, have vulgar language or personal attacks. I didn't have any of that. Just email me and I will send you the ...

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Depends where your from, schooling, experience, if you work for surgeon, or hospital, etc. I work for a hospital and I am hoping to get a 5-8 dollar/hr increase from 19/hr that I ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

I am just letting everyone know that it will be accredited very soon!! I got reading the email I got last night and it will be done before I get done w/ my course which is abuot 9 ...

Is 22,000 for surgical tech school too much?

[QUOTE who="marisa in Redondo Beach, California"]HI CHRIS I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A ONLINE SCHOOL FOR SURGICAL ASSISTANT CAN YOOU HELP ME OUT IM CURRENTLY A DIAGNOSTIC ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

Well maybe I over reacted b/c of a long day at work, but I am busting my but off now w/ working full time, this schooling, house work, and a 16 month at home w/ another on the way ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

Thanks for that extra info "DEB"!! I have to add my comment now!
If you decide to take a course that fits your needs, time schedule, family life, etc and it is not ...

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[QUOTE who="yatu in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania"]who is a frist assist[/QUOTE]

The first assistant stands across from the surgeon at the operating room table and helps ...

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I live in Central PA and I went to College for one yr. Got a certificate, got a job and now I am on the Cardiac team and make almost 19/hr plus 4 dollars an hour to be on call. So ...

Is 22,000 for surgical tech school too much?

I honestly would go to a tech school or college(univ.), and not do the OJT(on the job training). It may hinder you if you wanna move higher up in your career as a surg tech ...

What are the best certified first assistant assistant qualifications and training to get ahead?

HA HA!!! No!! That is not the name!! It was listed like that when I came across it. It was submitted to by the website. It is a Certified First Assistant(CFA)
They work w ...