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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Surgical Assisting Bridge


The EVMS Surgical Assisting program strives to be a leader in the training of surgical assistants. In anticipation of the need for skilled assistants working in the surgical field and in the healthcare system, EVMS offers a master’s bridge program to help current practicing surgical assistants, who have received a surgical assistant certificate from EVMS but not a master’s degree, advance their careers.

Our 12-month distance learning program begins in January and consists of 8 credit hours of directed study. The program is designed to allow participants to continue their daily professional practice while completing additional coursework to earn a Master in Surgical Assisting (MSA).

At this time, the program is only open to EVMS graduates of the Surgical Assistant certificate program.

Admission

This program maintains an admission process unique to the program. Prospective students are encouraged to review the admission  requirements in order to best prepare themselves for a successful future at EVMS.

Academic Calendar

This program maintains an academic calendar unique to the program that includes exam schedules. All students are encouraged to review the academic calendar  in order to be successful future at EVMS.

Tuition Schedule

This program maintains an admission process unique to the program. All students are encouraged to review the tuition schedule  in order to best prepare themselves for a successful future at EVMS.

Curriculum


Prior to the start of classes, incoming students will receive an email with their EVMS email and login instructions to access myPortal and complete the required pre-matriculation modules. From MyPortal, students can access Blackboard, an online learning platform which will include course syllabi, lectures, assignments and other information. Incoming students should also review the Computer Standards.

Students will complete the program in three consecutive terms over a 12-month period.