Professional organizations that monitor and grow our profession.  

ABSA - American Board of Surgical Assistants 

• SA-C - Surgical Assistant Certified  

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technicians and Surgical Assistants 

• CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant

NCCSA - National Commission of Certified Surgical Assistants 

• CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant

TSBME - Texas State Board of Medical Examiners 

• LSA - Licensed Surgical Assistant

NSAA - National Surgical Assistant Association

 ASA - Association of Surgical Assistants