Professional Affiliations
We are affiliated with professional organizations that monitor and mentor our profession.
Certifications and Licensure
AORN - Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
- RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assistant
- CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
ABSA - American Board of Surgical Assistants
- SA-C - Surgical Assistant Certified
BON - Texas Board of Nursing
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
- PA-C - Physician Assistant Certified
National Associations Affiliated with Surgical Assisting
ACS - American College of Surgeons
AORN - Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
AAPA - American Academy of Physician Assistants
ASA - Association of Surgical Assistants
NSAA - National Surgical Assistant Association
State Associations Affiliated with Surgical Assisting
TAPA - Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
TX RNFA - Texas RNFA Association