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Undergraduate students interested in the medical field
Many college students are looking for an entrance point to begin a career in the medical field. It can seem impossible to start when even volunteer positions at hospitals and surgical centers are hard to come by, and it can seem like some of your peers already have a head start if they’re enrolled in EMT or nursing school programs.
The 3 day or 5 day course is available as a sampler. For a more accessible price point, we also have our observation only programs, which provide you the ability to watch real surgeries and practice what you learned on cadavers afterwards. You can still add these cases to your surgical logbook. All of the logs earned during our course can be used to qualify for a range of different programs that will allow you to take the exam for your Surgical Assistant’s license, or give you a competitive edge towards other programs like MD or PA school applications.
If you have an upcoming academic break, see if you can fit one of our programs into your schedule!
Surgical Technicians and Nurses who want to advance their career
“I enjoy working in the operating room as a surgical technician handing instruments, but I would love to work as a surgical assistant shoulder to shoulder with the surgeon.”
Here at SurgPrep, we’re here to tell you that you are almost there. Many surgical assistant programs require surgical hours, and a certain amount of surgical cases from different specialties to graduate and obtain your surgical assistant’s license. You already have the needed operating room experience, so taking our course will give you the logs you need to start your next career as a surgical assistant. We recommend our twenty-day long program, which over the course of a month, will give you the skills necessary to make the transition in your career.
Our classes can be scheduled to fit most work schedules, making it possible to work while attending our programs.
Medical Students or Medical Graduates
“What can I do now that I didn’t match for a residency this year? How can I make money but at the same time, stay in the medical field that I love so much?“
Medical students, or medical graduates both domestic and foreign are welcome. A license as a surgical assistant or other medical profession is close within reach. Our 4 week course can be taken during your rotations or after graduating, and will provide you the needed logs to qualify for your surgical assistant licensing exam. A surgical assistant position gives you the opportunity to find a spot at your local hospital or surgical center, and at an average salary around or above six-figures, allows you to earn a living while studying at medical school. For foreign medical graduates that don’t want to take the Steps, a career as a surgical assistant or similar role can also be their end goal.
Many of our program graduates have secured positions that have lead them to a residency, which has allowed them to reach their goals beyond just assisting.
(See: Jesus, in “Success Stories”)
Chiropractic Physicians
One of our past students said, “I truly love my position as a Chiropractor but when I refer my patients for surgery I get left behind. I would love to be able to assist in the operating room with the surgeon so the patient can follow up after the surgery with me at my office.”
SurgPrep can provide the needed hands-on training and surgical logs to qualify chiropractic physicians to sit for the ABSA exam. Once completed, the chiropractor will apply for a license as a surgical assistant. As a licensed surgical assistant, the chiropractor can then provide uninterrupted care from diagnosis to discharge.
(See: Dr. Garavito in “Success Stories”)
Curious about our offerings?
Nursing
Nurses are one of the backbones of the medical field- at SurgPrep, our nurses work tirelessly to make sure everything runs smoothly, and our surgeons get the assistance they need inside and outside of the OR. As a nursing student, you can work alongside and learn from our nurses on the floor, and either build the skills or find your passion for nursing with real life experience.
Phlebotomy
Running IV’s, drawing blood, or anything else you’d like to practice in order to get experience in phlebotomy, being able to work with us in a safe, practice environment means less mistakes down the road.
Residents
Residents can work alongside our surgeons, or have one of our representatives meet them or a group, to perform mock operations on different types of cadavers. Maybe your residency isn’t as hands on as you’d like- time spent with us is perfect for getting the skills to prove yourself to your hospital or surgery center.
“Because of SurgPrep, I now have a license as a surgical assistant which allows me to expand my services to my patients. If I refer a patient for surgery, I will assist the surgeon and perform the needed follow up services at my office.”
— CARLOS GARAVITO, D.C., S.A-C., SurgPrep Graduate
FAQs
Do I need any prior experience before applying for SurgPrep?
No prior experience necessary. Everything deemed necessary to enter the operating room is taught at SurgPrep prior to clinic and surgery.
How long do I have to take the course?
Every course can be modified to meet your ideal course length, but the flexibility found in our sample provided courses should be able to meet most schedules.
Where are you located?
Chicago, Illinois and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Students have come in from all across the world to take our course.
Where do I sign up?
All of our classes require prior consultation via email or phone to allow participants to sign up. This is done so that we know your expectations, and let you know how we can either meet or exceed them. Consultation also allows us to provide you with the best possible course for your needs, for the least cost. You can submit an application through our website, or reach out directly via the information below.
Email: admissions@SurgPrep.org, Phone: Text to (312)-572-9657
Do I need a social security number to obtain a license as a surgical assistant?
No. many of our students are from Canada and other foreign countries.
If there are any other questions, or suggestions for questions to be added to our FAQ, please email us and we’ll be in contact with you. Thank you!