Surgical First Assistant Program (Minnesota)
Are you looking to embark on a highly rewarding career in surgical assisting?
The 12-month Surgical First Assistant Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is the premier accredited certificate training program in the Midwest. Gain an advanced understanding of human anatomy and enhance your surgical skills in a program designed to prepare you as a vital member of the surgical team. Learn the intricacies of surgical procedures and uphold the highest professional standards.
Don't miss this opportunity—the MCSHS Surgical Assistant Program application deadline is July 12, 2024!
Scholarships available for those who qualify!
Enrollment options
There are three ways to enter the SFA Program. You must either:
- Have completed a bachelor's degree and met the admissions requirements.
- Have an associate of applied science degree in surgical technology and have at least three years of full-time operating room experience (equivalent to 6,500 hours) in the last five years.
- Be enrolled at Mayo Clinic's affiliated academic institution, University of Minnesota, Rochester (UMR). UMR has agreed to accept our training as a valid fourth-year completion of their bachelor's degrees (3+1 option).
Prerequisites
These prerequisite courses are required:
- Anatomy and physiology with lab, human recommended (six credits)
- General biology (three credits)
- General chemistry with lab (three credits)
- Microbiology (three credits)
- Medical terminology (two credits)
The applicant must have completed the above prerequisite courses within the past 10 years. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.9 is required. A higher GPA is strongly recommended.
Applicants must possess problem-solving skills and have a self-directed learning approach to education.