Certificate in Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery at Thomas Jefferson University

The Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery is a Certificate degree offered by Thomas Jefferson University on the East Falls campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered online as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the East Falls campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from May 1, 2027.

About Certificate in Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery

Next course offering is scheduled to start on May 12, 2025 - June 22, 2025

Registration is now open.

This course is open to any clinical professional who will be working as a first assistant at cesarean sections, such as midwives, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and surgical technicians.

Please complete this inquiry form with any questions regarding Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery future course dates and application information.

Course Description

This continuing education course uses an online educational platform. The online course is asynchronous meaning attendance is not required online at a specific time. Rather, students will be assigned due dates for course assignments. The course content includes online lectures, videos and presentations; articles from current literature, web links to relevant sites; surgical skills exercises; and interactive discussions. Each module is designed to take an average of 10 hours to complete.

During or following the didactic and skills program participants are expected to obtain and document competency as a first assistant by independently arranging a structured mentored clinical experience at a facility where they are credentialed. The development of clinical skills in the Operating Room under the observation and mentorship of a surgeon or qualified first assistant is a professional responsibility that is separate from this course.

Online Registration

Enroll in the May 12 - June 22 Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery Course

Course Tuition Information

Tuition is $895.00 and must be paid at the time of registration.

Required Textbook

Please purchase before the course begins. The Midwife as Surgical First Assistant, 3rd ed. (2020) American College of Nurse Midwives

Disciplines

Continuing & Professional StudiesInstitute of Emerging Health Professions

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:

TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Certificate in Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery at Thomas Jefferson University

We offer two pathways to apply for admission. To get started, submit either the Common Application or MyJefferson Application. Our application fee is $50.

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to [email protected] or sent by postal mail to the address below.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to an Accelerated Dual Degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Physician Assistant Studies are encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions when prompted within the application.

Certificate in Surgical First Assisting in Cesarean Delivery at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia