91ÖÆƬ³§ offers a Master of Surgical Assisting. Our 71-credit-hour program includes 36 credits of training in our 10-month didactic phase and 35 credits of clinical practice in the second year.
Our immersive experience allows for direct observation and active participation with the surgical team to develop the critical clinical skills surgical assistants need. Students are exposed to surgical services, including perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative patient care, and ancillary surgical services, such as central sterile services and pathology.
This training complements the hands-on instruction students receive in the surgical environment. Our students enter the clinical phase of the program with practical experience in the operating room and a strong foundation of surgical knowledge.
Program Highlights
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100% pass rate: For more than 20 years, our students have achieved a 100% pass rate on certification exams.
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100% job placement: All Surgical Assisting students have job offers prior to graduation.
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3 times more cases: Our average student completes more than three times the number of cases required by the accreditation body.
Careers
Check out these ideas from 91ÖÆƬ³§'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed all undergraduate degree requirements and have been issued a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculating as an VHS student. If the bachelor’s degree was issued by a U.S. college or university, as a general rule it should be from a regionally accredited institution. However, the program may grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Official transcripts from the awarding institution must specify the date upon which the degree was issued. All individuals must satisfy the admission requirements. Currently the program does not accept international students or medical graduates.
Applications will be accepted between October 1 and May 31
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be a U.S. citizen or have proof of permanent residency status. Applicants born outside the U.S. must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status upon agreeing to accept a student position at VHS.
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have a baccalaureate degree (in any area of study) and a qualifying grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better.
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have completed all with a grade of B- or better.
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submit two (2) evaluations of recommendation
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submit a personal statement
Cost of Attendance
We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.
Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending 91ÖÆƬ³§, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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