Can Medical Assistant assist Surgeons?

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Juneboi asked:


Once I’ve obtained my Medical Assistant Certification.How can I work for a hospital and assist a surgeon?

Would I have to work as an MA first and then acquire training and more education to be able to assist the surgeon?
I do know that some MA are able to assist some doctors with minor things.

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May 10, 2010

smiles @ 11:04 pm #

No a MA may not assist in surgery if you would like to do this you should take OR Tech classes you can help with instruments and such this way. Only a licensed Physician can assist.

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