Certified Surgical First Assistant

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Name*
Age Specific Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) *
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) proficiency*
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) frequency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) *
Infant (30 days - 1 year) proficiency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) frequency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) *
Toddler (1 - 3 years) proficiency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) frequency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) *
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) proficiency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) frequency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) *
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) proficiency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) frequency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) *
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) proficiency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) frequency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) *
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) proficiency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) frequency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) *
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) proficiency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) frequency*
Older Adults (64+ years) *
Older Adults (64+ years) proficiency*
Older Adults (64+ years) frequency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) *
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) proficiency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) frequency*

Miscellaneous
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest *
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest frequency*
Autoclave *
Autoclave proficiency*
Autoclave frequency*
Automated Med Dispensing Systems *
Automated Med Dispensing Systems proficiency*
Automated Med Dispensing Systems frequency*
Care of Scopes & Fiberoptic Equipment *
Care of Scopes & Fiberoptic Equipment proficiency*
Care of Scopes & Fiberoptic Equipment frequency*
Cidex Soap *
Cidex Soap proficiency*
Cidex Soap frequency*
Crash Cart *
Crash Cart proficiency*
Crash Cart frequency*
Defibrillator *
Defibrillator proficiency*
Defibrillator frequency*
Electronic Documentation *
Electronic Documentation proficiency*
Electronic Documentation frequency*
Hand-off Communication *
Hand-off Communication proficiency*
Hand-off Communication frequency*
Isolation Precautions *
Isolation Precautions proficiency*
Isolation Precautions frequency*
Patient Identification *
Patient Identification proficiency*
Patient Identification frequency*
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest *
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest frequency*
Standard Precautions *
Standard Precautions proficiency*
Standard Precautions frequency*
Universal Protocol *
Universal Protocol proficiency*
Universal Protocol frequency*

General Surgery
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Abdominal Perineal Resection *
Abdominal Perineal Resection proficiency*
Abdominal Perineal Resection frequency*
Adrenalectomy *
Adrenalectomy proficiency*
Adrenalectomy frequency*
Bowel Resection *
Bowel Resection proficiency*
Bowel Resection frequency*
Cholecystectomy *
Cholecystectomy proficiency*
Cholecystectomy frequency*
Colostomy / Ileostomy *
Colostomy / Ileostomy proficiency*
Colostomy / Ileostomy frequency*
Gastrectomy *
Gastrectomy proficiency*
Gastrectomy frequency*
Hemicolectomy *
Hemicolectomy proficiency*
Hemicolectomy frequency*
Hepatic Resection *
Hepatic Resection proficiency*
Hepatic Resection frequency*
Herniorrhaphy - Femoral / Inguinal *
Herniorrhaphy - Femoral / Inguinal proficiency*
Herniorrhaphy - Femoral / Inguinal frequency*
Hiatal Herniorrhaphy - Transabdominal *
Hiatal Herniorrhaphy - Transabdominal proficiency*
Hiatal Herniorrhaphy - Transabdominal frequency*
Pancreatectomy *
Pancreatectomy proficiency*
Pancreatectomy frequency*
Organ Procurement *
Organ Procurement proficiency*
Organ Procurement frequency*
Radical Mastectomy *
Radical Mastectomy proficiency*
Radical Mastectomy frequency*
Saphenous Vein Ligation and Stripping *
Saphenous Vein Ligation and Stripping proficiency*
Saphenous Vein Ligation and Stripping frequency*
Splenectomy *
Splenectomy proficiency*
Splenectomy frequency*
Thyroidectomy *
Thyroidectomy proficiency*
Thyroidectomy frequency*
Tracheostomyal *
Tracheostomyal proficiency*
Tracheostomyal frequency*
Whipple Procedure *
Whipple Procedure proficiency*
Whipple Procedure frequency*

Laparoscopic Procedures
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Hysterectomy *
Hysterectomy proficiency*
Hysterectomy frequency*
Cholecystectomy *
Cholecystectomy proficiency*
Cholecystectomy frequency*
Appendectomy *
Appendectomy proficiency*
Appendectomy frequency*
Hernia Repair *
Hernia Repair proficiency*
Hernia Repair frequency*
Colon Resection *
Colon Resection proficiency*
Colon Resection frequency*

Gynecology
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Caesarean Section *
Caesarean Section proficiency*
Caesarean Section frequency*
Dilation & Curettage *
Dilation & Curettage proficiency*
Dilation & Curettage frequency*
Hysterectomy - Vaginal *
Hysterectomy - Vaginal proficiency*
Hysterectomy - Vaginal frequency*
Hysterectomy - Abdominal *
Hysterectomy - Abdominal proficiency*
Hysterectomy - Abdominal frequency*
Laser Surgery *
Laser Surgery proficiency*
Laser Surgery frequency*
Radium Insertion *
Radium Insertion proficiency*
Radium Insertion frequency*
Salpingo - Oopherectomy *
Salpingo - Oopherectomy proficiency*
Salpingo - Oopherectomy frequency*
Shirodkar Procedure *
Shirodkar Procedure proficiency*
Shirodkar Procedure frequency*
Termination of Pregnancy *
Termination of Pregnancy proficiency*
Termination of Pregnancy frequency*
Tubal Ligation *
Tubal Ligation proficiency*
Tubal Ligation frequency*
Vaginectomy *
Vaginectomy proficiency*
Vaginectomy frequency*
Vaginal Reconstruction *
Vaginal Reconstruction proficiency*
Vaginal Reconstruction frequency*

G.U. & Cysto
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Circumcision *
Circumcision proficiency*
Circumcision frequency*
Cystoscopy / Cystostomy *
Cystoscopy / Cystostomy proficiency*
Cystoscopy / Cystostomy frequency*
Cystectomy *
Cystectomy proficiency*
Cystectomy frequency*
Hypospadius Repair *
Hypospadius Repair proficiency*
Hypospadius Repair frequency*
Ileal Loop *
Ileal Loop proficiency*
Ileal Loop frequency*
Lithotripsy *
Lithotripsy proficiency*
Lithotripsy frequency*
Nephrectomy *
Nephrectomy proficiency*
Nephrectomy frequency*
Orchiectomy *
Orchiectomy proficiency*
Orchiectomy frequency*
Penile Implant *
Penile Implant proficiency*
Penile Implant frequency*
Prostatectomy *
Prostatectomy proficiency*
Prostatectomy frequency*
Ureterolithotomy *
Ureterolithotomy proficiency*
Ureterolithotomy frequency*
Ureteroscopy *
Ureteroscopy proficiency*
Ureteroscopy frequency*
T.U.R.P. / T.U.R.B *
T.U.R.P. / T.U.R.B proficiency*
T.U.R.P. / T.U.R.B frequency*
Vasectomy *
Vasectomy proficiency*
Vasectomy frequency*

Orthopedic
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Amputation - Leg / Arm *
Amputation - Leg / Arm proficiency*
Amputation - Leg / Arm frequency*
Application of Halo Traction *
Application of Halo Traction proficiency*
Application of Halo Traction frequency*
Arthroscopy / Arthrotomy *
Arthroscopy / Arthrotomy proficiency*
Arthroscopy / Arthrotomy frequency*
Closed Pinning & Reduction of Extremities *
Closed Pinning & Reduction of Extremities proficiency*
Closed Pinning & Reduction of Extremities frequency*
External Compression Devices *
External Compression Devices proficiency*
External Compression Devices frequency*
Insertion of Finger Prosthesis *
Insertion of Finger Prosthesis proficiency*
Insertion of Finger Prosthesis frequency*
Total Joint Replacement - Knee, Hip, Shoulder *
Total Joint Replacement - Knee, Hip, Shoulder proficiency*
Total Joint Replacement - Knee, Hip, Shoulder frequency*
Spinal Fusion - Harrington Rods *
Spinal Fusion - Harrington Rods proficiency*
Spinal Fusion - Harrington Rods frequency*
Spica Cast Application *
Spica Cast Application proficiency*
Spica Cast Application frequency*
O.R.I.F. - Shoulder, Hip, Humerus, etc. *
O.R.I.F. - Shoulder, Hip, Humerus, etc. proficiency*
O.R.I.F. - Shoulder, Hip, Humerus, etc. frequency*
Repair of Dislocation *
Repair of Dislocation proficiency*
Repair of Dislocation frequency*
Patellectomy *
Patellectomy proficiency*
Patellectomy frequency*
Tendon Implants & Reanastomosis *
Tendon Implants & Reanastomosis proficiency*
Tendon Implants & Reanastomosis frequency*

Neurosurgery
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Anterior Cervical Fusion *
Anterior Cervical Fusion proficiency*
Anterior Cervical Fusion frequency*
AV Malformation *
AV Malformation proficiency*
AV Malformation frequency*
Burrholes for Subdural Hematoma *
Burrholes for Subdural Hematoma proficiency*
Burrholes for Subdural Hematoma frequency*
Craniotomy *
Craniotomy proficiency*
Craniotomy frequency*
Discectomy / Laminectomy *
Discectomy / Laminectomy proficiency*
Discectomy / Laminectomy frequency*
Laminectomy *
Laminectomy proficiency*
Laminectomy frequency*
Meningocele Repair *
Meningocele Repair proficiency*
Meningocele Repair frequency*
Nerve Stimulators *
Nerve Stimulators proficiency*
Nerve Stimulators frequency*
Shunt Procedures - VP / VA *
Shunt Procedures - VP / VA proficiency*
Shunt Procedures - VP / VA frequency*
Spinal Procedures / Fusions *
Spinal Procedures / Fusions proficiency*
Spinal Procedures / Fusions frequency*

Plastics
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Abdominoplasty / Abdominal Lipectomy *
Abdominoplasty / Abdominal Lipectomy proficiency*
Abdominoplasty / Abdominal Lipectomy frequency*
Augmentation Mammoplasty *
Augmentation Mammoplasty proficiency*
Augmentation Mammoplasty frequency*
Breast Reduction / Reconstruction *
Breast Reduction / Reconstruction proficiency*
Breast Reduction / Reconstruction frequency*
Cleft Lip / Palate Repair *
Cleft Lip / Palate Repair proficiency*
Cleft Lip / Palate Repair frequency*
Dermabrasion *
Dermabrasion proficiency*
Dermabrasion frequency*
Digital Flexor Tendon Repair *
Digital Flexor Tendon Repair proficiency*
Digital Flexor Tendon Repair frequency*
Face Lift *
Face Lift proficiency*
Face Lift frequency*
Liposuction *
Liposuction proficiency*
Liposuction frequency*
Otoplasty *
Otoplasty proficiency*
Otoplasty frequency*
Rhinoplasty *
Rhinoplasty proficiency*
Rhinoplasty frequency*
Reduction of Facial Fracture *
Reduction of Facial Fracture proficiency*
Reduction of Facial Fracture frequency*
Scar Revisions *
Scar Revisions proficiency*
Scar Revisions frequency*
Skin Grafting *
Skin Grafting proficiency*
Skin Grafting frequency*

Eye
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Excision of Chalazion *
Excision of Chalazion proficiency*
Excision of Chalazion frequency*
Canthotomy *
Canthotomy proficiency*
Canthotomy frequency*
Correction of Ectropian / Entropian *
Correction of Ectropian / Entropian proficiency*
Correction of Ectropian / Entropian frequency*
Corneal Transplant *
Corneal Transplant proficiency*
Corneal Transplant frequency*
Enucleation *
Enucleation proficiency*
Enucleation frequency*
I.O.I. Implants *
I.O.I. Implants proficiency*
I.O.I. Implants frequency*
Lacrimal Duct Probing *
Lacrimal Duct Probing proficiency*
Lacrimal Duct Probing frequency*
Refractive Keratoplasty *
Refractive Keratoplasty proficiency*
Refractive Keratoplasty frequency*
Repair of Retinal Detachment *
Repair of Retinal Detachment proficiency*
Repair of Retinal Detachment frequency*
Pipe Vitrectomy *
Pipe Vitrectomy proficiency*
Pipe Vitrectomy frequency*

Ear, Nose & Throat
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Caldwell-Luc *
Caldwell-Luc proficiency*
Caldwell-Luc frequency*
Ethmoidectomy *
Ethmoidectomy proficiency*
Ethmoidectomy frequency*
Frontal Flap Sinus Procedure *
Frontal Flap Sinus Procedure proficiency*
Frontal Flap Sinus Procedure frequency*
Laryngectomy *
Laryngectomy proficiency*
Laryngectomy frequency*
Radical Neck *
Radical Neck proficiency*
Radical Neck frequency*
Septoplasty *
Septoplasty proficiency*
Septoplasty frequency*
Sinusotomy *
Sinusotomy proficiency*
Sinusotomy frequency*
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy *
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy proficiency*
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy frequency*
Tracheostomy *
Tracheostomy proficiency*
Tracheostomy frequency*
Myringotomy *
Myringotomy proficiency*
Myringotomy frequency*
Mastoidectomy *
Mastoidectomy proficiency*
Mastoidectomy frequency*
Tympanoplasty *
Tympanoplasty proficiency*
Tympanoplasty frequency*
Stapedectomy *
Stapedectomy proficiency*
Stapedectomy frequency*
Nasal Polypectomy *
Nasal Polypectomy proficiency*
Nasal Polypectomy frequency*
Laryngoscopy *
Laryngoscopy proficiency*
Laryngoscopy frequency*

Endoscopy
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Bronchoscopy *
Bronchoscopy proficiency*
Bronchoscopy frequency*

Cardiothoracic
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Chest Tube Set - Up *
Chest Tube Set - Up proficiency*
Chest Tube Set - Up frequency*
Pneumonectomy / Lobectomy *
Pneumonectomy / Lobectomy proficiency*
Pneumonectomy / Lobectomy frequency*
Septal Defect Repair *
Septal Defect Repair proficiency*
Septal Defect Repair frequency*
Sternal Splitting *
Sternal Splitting proficiency*
Sternal Splitting frequency*
Thoracotomy *
Thoracotomy proficiency*
Thoracotomy frequency*
Bronchoscopy *
Bronchoscopy proficiency*
Bronchoscopy frequency*
Lung / Wedge Resection *
Lung / Wedge Resection proficiency*
Lung / Wedge Resection frequency*
Vein Harvesting *
Vein Harvesting proficiency*
Vein Harvesting frequency*
A-V Shunts *
A-V Shunts proficiency*
A-V Shunts frequency*
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal *
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal proficiency*
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal frequency*
Aortofemoral Bypass *
Aortofemoral Bypass proficiency*
Aortofemoral Bypass frequency*
Graft Insertion *
Graft Insertion proficiency*
Graft Insertion frequency*
Cardiac Valve Replacement *
Cardiac Valve Replacement proficiency*
Cardiac Valve Replacement frequency*
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - on Pump *
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - on Pump proficiency*
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - on Pump frequency*
Endarterectomy - Carotid / Femoral *
Endarterectomy - Carotid / Femoral proficiency*
Endarterectomy - Carotid / Femoral frequency*
Femoral - Popliteal Bypass *
Femoral - Popliteal Bypass proficiency*
Femoral - Popliteal Bypass frequency*
External Temporary Pacemaker *
External Temporary Pacemaker proficiency*
External Temporary Pacemaker frequency*
Internal Pacemaker Insertion *
Internal Pacemaker Insertion proficiency*
Internal Pacemaker Insertion frequency*
Intra - Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter *
Intra - Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter proficiency*
Intra - Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter frequency*
Patent Ductus Repair *
Patent Ductus Repair proficiency*
Patent Ductus Repair frequency*
Pericardial Windows *
Pericardial Windows proficiency*
Pericardial Windows frequency*
Portasystemic Shunt *
Portasystemic Shunt proficiency*
Portasystemic Shunt frequency*
Repair of Septal Defects *
Repair of Septal Defects proficiency*
Repair of Septal Defects frequency*
Thrombectomy *
Thrombectomy proficiency*
Thrombectomy frequency*
Vena Cava Ligation *
Vena Cava Ligation proficiency*
Vena Cava Ligation frequency*

Transplants
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Bone Marrow *
Bone Marrow proficiency*
Bone Marrow frequency*
Pancreas *
Pancreas proficiency*
Pancreas frequency*
Heart *
Heart proficiency*
Heart frequency*
Lung *
Lung proficiency*
Lung frequency*
Liver *
Liver proficiency*
Liver frequency*
Multi-organ *
Multhorgan proficiency*
Multhorgan frequency*
Kidney *
Kidney proficiency*
Kidney frequency*
Eye *
Eye proficiency*
Eye frequency*

Trauma
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Burns *
Burns proficiency*
Burns frequency*
MVA *
MVA proficiency*
MVA frequency*
Gun Shot Wounds *
Gun Shot Wounds proficiency*
Gun Shot Wounds frequency*
Stab Wounds *
Stab Wounds proficiency*
Stab Wounds frequency*

Equipment
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Robotics *
Robotics proficiency*
Robotics frequency*
Fracture Tables *
Fracture Tables proficiency*
Fracture Tables frequency*
Video Systems *
Video Systems proficiency*
Video Systems frequency*
CUSA *
CUSA proficiency*
CUSA frequency*
Cell Saver *
Cell Saver proficiency*
Cell Saver frequency*
PACS Diagnostics *
PACS Diagnostics proficiency*
PACS Diagnostics frequency*
Electrocautery *
Electrocautery proficiency*
Electrocautery frequency*
Drills *
Drills proficiency*
Drills frequency*
Saws *
Saws proficiency*
Saws frequency*
Stapling Devices *
Stapling Devices proficiency*
Stapling Devices frequency*
Cardiac Monitors *
Cardiac Monitors proficiency*
Cardiac Monitors frequency*
Position Patient Per Surgeons Order *
Position Patient Per Surgeons Order proficiency*
Position Patient Per Surgeons Order frequency*
Pressure Point Paddling *
Pressure Point Paddling proficiency*
Pressure Point Paddling frequency*
Apply Tourniquet as Ordered *
Apply Tourniquet as Ordered proficiency*
Apply Tourniquet as Ordered frequency*
Protect From Nerve damage *
Protect From Nerve damage proficiency*
Protect From Nerve damage frequency*
Thermoregulation *
Thermoregulation proficiency*
Thermoregulation frequency*
Use of fracture table *
Use of fracture table proficiency*
Use of fracture table frequency*
Use of head stabilizer *
Use of head stabilizer proficiency*
Use of head stabilizer frequency*
Use of body stabilizer *
Use of body stabilizer proficiency*
Use of body stabilizer frequency*
Use of c-arm extensions *
Use of c-arm extensions proficiency*
Use of c-arm extensions frequency*
Skin Assessment *
Skin Assessment proficiency*
Skin Assessment frequency*
Use of retractors *
Use of retractors proficiency*
Use of retractors frequency*
Packing with sponges *
Packing with sponges proficiency*
Packing with sponges frequency*
Digital Manipulation of tissue *
Digital Manipulation of tissue proficiency*
Digital Manipulation of tissue frequency*
Suctioning, Irrigation, Sponging *
Suctioning, Irrigation, Sponging proficiency*
Suctioning, Irrigation, Sponging frequency*
Manipulation of Surgical Materials (Loops, tags) *
Manipulation of Surgical Materials (Loops, tags) proficiency*
Manipulation of Surgical Materials (Loops, tags) frequency*
Clamping / Cauterizing vessels or tissues *
Clamping / Cauterizing vessels or tissues proficiency*
Clamping / Cauterizing vessels or tissues frequency*
Tying / ligating clamped vessels or tissues *
Tying / ligating clamped vessels or tissues proficiency*
Tying / ligating clamped vessels or tissues frequency*
Apply hemostatic clips *
Apply hemostatic clips proficiency*
Apply hemostatic clips frequency*
Place Local Hemostatic Agents *
Place Local Hemostatic Agents proficiency*
Place Local Hemostatic Agents frequency*
Direct Digital Pressure *
Direct Digital Pressure proficiency*
Direct Digital Pressure frequency*
Assist in Volume Replacement *
Assist in Volume Replacement proficiency*
Assist in Volume Replacement frequency*
Assist in Autotransfusion *
Assist in Autotransfusion proficiency*
Assist in Autotransfusion frequency*
Suturing: all wound layers including muscle & fascia *
Suturing: all wound layers including muscle & fascia proficiency*
Suturing: all wound layers including muscle & fascia frequency*
Wound dressing: Liquid or spray occlusive *
Wound dressing: Liquid or spray occlusive proficiency*
Wound dressing: Liquid or spray occlusive frequency*
Absorbent immobilizing dressing *
Absorbent immobilizing dressing proficiency*
Absorbent immobilizing dressing frequency*
Assist to secure drainage system to tissue *
Assist to secure drainage system to tissue proficiency*
Assist to secure drainage system to tissue frequency*
Insert / Remove Foley *
Insert / Remove Foley proficiency*
Insert / Remove Foley frequency*
Drape Patient *
Drape Patient proficiency*
Drape Patient frequency*
Electrocautery Mono *
Electrocautery Mono proficiency*
Electrocautery Mono frequency*
Electrocautery Bipolar *
Electrocautery Bipolar proficiency*
Electrocautery Bipolar frequency*
Cut Tissue *
Cut Tissue proficiency*
Cut Tissue frequency*
Harvest saphenous vein, including skin incision *
Harvest saphenous vein, including skin incision proficiency*
Harvest saphenous vein, including skin incision frequency*
Dissect Common Femoral Artery and Bifurcate *
Dissect Common Femoral Artery and Bifurcate proficiency*
Dissect Common Femoral Artery and Bifurcate frequency*
Insert drainage tubes *
Insert drainage tubes proficiency*
Insert drainage tubes frequency*
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