Tuition and fees are due at time of registration and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Note: Students who do not complete all of the course requirements for the clinical by the specific deadline listed on the course paperwork will be issued a grade of “F”.

Successful completion of the clinical objectives including documentation of clinical procedures and activities.

Successful completion of the classroom/didactic objectives including the final written exam.

Current SCC college application submitted and approved.

Support from surgeon preceptor who will provide a minimum of 120 hours of supervised clinical practicum as required by the course objectives.

Two years of full-time peri-operative experience (or four years of part-time experience).

Agreement from employing institution to provide the required clinical experience.

Current BLS or ACLS card valid through the end of the program.

Current RN license valid through the end of the program.

Bachelor's degree (transcripts from conferring institution required).

Additional information regarding the scope of practice for the RNFA and the AORN Position Statement on RNFAs is available at Course Requirements Three credits are earned through classroom/theory presentation and an additional three hours through an approved internship program. When you register for our distance learning, RNFA online program and add a Suture Star Workshop, you will receive up to 30 times more suturing opportunities than other offerings. Six credit hours are awarded upon completion of the course. This AORN-approved class follows the core curriculum for the RN First Assistant. If you are interested in this program, please contact a registration packet. 1 & 2, 8am - 4pm (students must attend all four days) UTHSC RNFA program meets AORN educational standards and is recognized by National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) as an acceptable program for the CRNFA examination.

On-Campus Lab: Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13 AND Jun.

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