Surgical science
1 Table of Contents
2 Welcome to the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc., Contact Information, Hours of Operation, School Schedule
and Holiday Closures, Unexpected Closures, Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Goals
3 Acceptance and Certification, Disclosures, Surgical Assistant Scope of Practice
4 Surgical Assisting Working Conditions, Program Occupational Objectives, Program Outcome, Surgical Assisting
Program Overview, Program Composition
5 Surgical Assisting Program Objectives, Learning Domains, Competencies and Outcomes
6 Wound Closure Training System
7 Surgical Assisting Program Eligibility
8 Program of Study, Length, Units, Semester Credits
9 Actual and Additional Costs
10 - 13 Unit Descriptions, Assignments, Graduation Criteria, Required Textbooks
14-15 Graduation Criteria, Required Textbooks, Optional Corequisite Basic Science Courses (required if student is On-The-
Job-Trained)
16 Surgical Assisting for Hospitals and SurgiCenters
17 School Policies: Enrollment Procedure, Official Start/Enrollment Date and Module Completion Dates, Postponement of
Start Date, Program Supplies, Student Services, Posting of Module Deadlines, Class Schedule and Completion Times,
Testing
18 School Policies: Exam Resets, Grading and GPA, Supervised Clinical Internship, Satisfactory Academic
Progress/Attendance Requirements
19 School Policies: Consecutive Absence, Maximum Program Enrollment, Leave of Absence, Inactive Status,
Reenrollment and Reinstatement Policy and Procedure
20 School Policies: Probation/Academic Warning, Appeal Process, Academic Consulting and Office Appointments,
Student Conduct
21 School Policies: Dismissal for Violation of Rules, Payment Policies, Financial Aid, Placement Assistance, Student
Grievance Procedure
22-24 School Policies: Refund Policies, Withdrawal Policies, Transfer of Credit
25 School Policies: Prior Learning Credit, Discrimination Policy, Special Needs Accommodations, Training Agreements
and Memorandums of Understanding, Worker’s Compensation, Surgeon Sponsors, Wound Closure Lab, HIPAA
26 School Policies: Curriculum Changes, Access to Student Records and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), Copyright Infringement
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About Us
Welcome to the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as RASA).
RASA incorporated in Colorado in 2012 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. RASA took over the Surgical Assisting
Program from NIFA, Inc. and since then has been diligently working to improve the program by creating interactive,
technology-advanced distance education content. We strive to provide exceptional support and cost-effective programs to
operating room professionals.
RASA’s Surgical Assisting certificate program serves RNs, ST’s, CST’s, ORT’s, CORT’s, TS-C, LPN’s, LVNs,
IMG’s, FMDs, PA’s, and other qualified allied health care professionals who aspire to become Surgical First Assistants.
Graduates will acquire the surgical skills and knowledge needed to make a beneficial difference in the operating room
professionals. RASA also offers customized certificate programs for hospitals and surgical centers wishing to develop or
add to their Surgical First Assisting Team.
With its Wound Closure Training System™ and Supervised Clinical Internship, RASA graduates will feel confident and
competent first assisting on multi-specialty surgical cases.
Contact Information & Facility
Office - 6105 S Main Street, Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80016
Phone: (888) 958-0149
Fax: (720) 398-3315
Email:
Web: www.RASAtraining.com
Nancy Lalande, CEO, Director of Education
Alice Dungen, CSFA, Program Director
Ashley Hendrix, Admissions Specialist and Creative Director
Jerrilea Hubble, FNP-C, RNFA, CNOR, Program Instructor
Hours of Operation (MST)
Monday-Thursdays 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The student support department is open Mon.-Turs. 8:00am - 2:00pm
School Schedule and Holiday Closure
RASA offers open enrollment throughout the year, with enrollment available within 5 days of an approved application.
RASA is closed on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following; two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s, one week for Spring
Break., two weeks for Summer Break and one week for Fall Break
Unexpected Closures
All student phone calls and emails will be answered within a 24-hour period during our normal business hours. When an
unexpected closure occurs due to extraordinary conditions, such as inclement weather, a notice will be posted on
www.RASAeCampus.com as soon as possible.
Our Mission
The mission of the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting is to provide students with current and comprehensive
educationally sound training programs that match industry demands and that promotes optimal patient care and ethical
professional development, as demonstrated by happy and successful graduates and employers in their chosen career
field.
Our Vision
Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc. Enrollment Catalog V11 February 2024
, Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc.
6105 S Main St., Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80016 | (888) 958-0149 |
Our vision is to provide cost-effective vocational education programs that meets industry demands and inspires individuals
to achieve their educational goals and move onto a rewarding career. Our Goals
To provide training programs that fit community/facility actual and projected hiring needs and student’s educational needs
that are educationally sound, up-to-date, of high quality, and demonstrably effective.
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1 Table of Contents
2 Welcome to the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc., Contact Information, Hours of Operation, School Schedule
and Holiday Closures, Unexpected Closures, Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Goals
3 Acceptance and Certification, Disclosures, Surgical Assistant Scope of Practice
4 Surgical Assisting Working Conditions, Program Occupational Objectives, Program Outcome, Surgical Assisting
Program Overview, Program Composition
5 Surgical Assisting Program Objectives, Learning Domains, Competencies and Outcomes
6 Wound Closure Training System
7 Surgical Assisting Program Eligibility
8 Program of Study, Length, Units, Semester Credits
9 Actual and Additional Costs
10 - 13 Unit Descriptions, Assignments, Graduation Criteria, Required Textbooks
14-15 Graduation Criteria, Required Textbooks, Optional Corequisite Basic Science Courses (required if student is On-The-
Job-Trained)
16 Surgical Assisting for Hospitals and SurgiCenters
17 School Policies: Enrollment Procedure, Official Start/Enrollment Date and Module Completion Dates, Postponement of
Start Date, Program Supplies, Student Services, Posting of Module Deadlines, Class Schedule and Completion Times,
Testing
18 School Policies: Exam Resets, Grading and GPA, Supervised Clinical Internship, Satisfactory Academic
Progress/Attendance Requirements
19 School Policies: Consecutive Absence, Maximum Program Enrollment, Leave of Absence, Inactive Status,
Reenrollment and Reinstatement Policy and Procedure
20 School Policies: Probation/Academic Warning, Appeal Process, Academic Consulting and Office Appointments,
Student Conduct
21 School Policies: Dismissal for Violation of Rules, Payment Policies, Financial Aid, Placement Assistance, Student
Grievance Procedure
22-24 School Policies: Refund Policies, Withdrawal Policies, Transfer of Credit
25 School Policies: Prior Learning Credit, Discrimination Policy, Special Needs Accommodations, Training Agreements
and Memorandums of Understanding, Worker’s Compensation, Surgeon Sponsors, Wound Closure Lab, HIPAA
26 School Policies: Curriculum Changes, Access to Student Records and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), Copyright Infringement
Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc. Enrollment Catalog V11 February 2024
, Page 1 of 27
About Us
Welcome to the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as RASA).
RASA incorporated in Colorado in 2012 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. RASA took over the Surgical Assisting
Program from NIFA, Inc. and since then has been diligently working to improve the program by creating interactive,
technology-advanced distance education content. We strive to provide exceptional support and cost-effective programs to
operating room professionals.
RASA’s Surgical Assisting certificate program serves RNs, ST’s, CST’s, ORT’s, CORT’s, TS-C, LPN’s, LVNs,
IMG’s, FMDs, PA’s, and other qualified allied health care professionals who aspire to become Surgical First Assistants.
Graduates will acquire the surgical skills and knowledge needed to make a beneficial difference in the operating room
professionals. RASA also offers customized certificate programs for hospitals and surgical centers wishing to develop or
add to their Surgical First Assisting Team.
With its Wound Closure Training System™ and Supervised Clinical Internship, RASA graduates will feel confident and
competent first assisting on multi-specialty surgical cases.
Contact Information & Facility
Office - 6105 S Main Street, Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80016
Phone: (888) 958-0149
Fax: (720) 398-3315
Email:
Web: www.RASAtraining.com
Nancy Lalande, CEO, Director of Education
Alice Dungen, CSFA, Program Director
Ashley Hendrix, Admissions Specialist and Creative Director
Jerrilea Hubble, FNP-C, RNFA, CNOR, Program Instructor
Hours of Operation (MST)
Monday-Thursdays 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The student support department is open Mon.-Turs. 8:00am - 2:00pm
School Schedule and Holiday Closure
RASA offers open enrollment throughout the year, with enrollment available within 5 days of an approved application.
RASA is closed on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following; two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s, one week for Spring
Break., two weeks for Summer Break and one week for Fall Break
Unexpected Closures
All student phone calls and emails will be answered within a 24-hour period during our normal business hours. When an
unexpected closure occurs due to extraordinary conditions, such as inclement weather, a notice will be posted on
www.RASAeCampus.com as soon as possible.
Our Mission
The mission of the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting is to provide students with current and comprehensive
educationally sound training programs that match industry demands and that promotes optimal patient care and ethical
professional development, as demonstrated by happy and successful graduates and employers in their chosen career
field.
Our Vision
Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc. Enrollment Catalog V11 February 2024
, Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting, Inc.
6105 S Main St., Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80016 | (888) 958-0149 |
Our vision is to provide cost-effective vocational education programs that meets industry demands and inspires individuals
to achieve their educational goals and move onto a rewarding career. Our Goals
To provide training programs that fit community/facility actual and projected hiring needs and student’s educational needs
that are educationally sound, up-to-date, of high quality, and demonstrably effective.
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