Banner: License Finder

License Finder

License Finder

Surgical First Assistant
License Description

Occupational Description


Surgical First Assistants assist the primary Surgeon during surgical procedures by helping to provide a safe surgical environment.  A licensed Surgical First Assistant may engage in the practice of surgical assisting, including: Assisting in the intraoperative care of a surgical patient; Positioning the patient; Preparing & draping the patient for the surgical procedure; Providing visualization of the operative site; Assisting with hemostasis; Assisting with closure of body planes; Applying appropriate wound dressings; Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue; Preparing specimens, such as grafts; Performing other tasks during a surgical procedure delegated by and under the personal supervision of a Physician appropriate to the level of competence of the Surgical First Assistant.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must: 1. Be certified as a Surgical First Assistant by an approved certifying body;  2. Have successfully completed an approved Surgical First Assistant education program approved by the Board, or other experiential or training program as approved by the Board; 3. Have passed a nationally recognized Surgical First Assistant examination adopted by the Board; 4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent; 5. Be at least 19 years of age; 6. Be either a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant who is lawfully present in the United States and who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act; 7. If the applicant holds or has held a credential to provide health services, health-related services, or environmental services in Nebraska or in another jurisdiction, he or she must have the licensing agency submit to the Department a certification of his or her credential; 8. If an applicant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she must include: A. A list of any misdemeanor or felony convictions; B. A copy of the Court Record, which includes charges and disposition; C. Explanation from the applicant of the events leading to the conviction (what, when, where, why) and a summary of actions taken to address the behaviors/actions related to the convictions; D. All addiction/mental health evaluations and proof of treatment, if the conviction involved a drug and/or alcohol related offense and if treatment was obtained and/or required; E. A letter from the probation officer addressing probationary conditions and current status, if the applicant is currently on probation; 9. If any disciplinary action was taken against the applicant's license/registration by another state, applicant must submit a letter of explanation of the disciplinary action. The department may waive the education and examination requirements for an applicant who submits evidence of holding a credential as a Surgical First Assistant issued by another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this state.

Fees


License Fee- $150.00, or $37.50 if initial license is obtained within 6 months prior to the next expiration date.

Renewal


Renewal is required biennially by October 1 of even-numbered years. The renewal fee is $150.00.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services
Public Health Licensure Unit
301 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 224 4915
jesse.cushman@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Education No educational requirements
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
Back to Results