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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physician's Surgic al Assistant Physic ian's surgical assistin g is a compa ratively new field and there are not enough physici an's surgical assistants to meet the demands of the hospitals . The physic ian's surgical assistant works in the hospital operat ing room directly under the supervision of a surgeon and perform s many of the duties custom arily done by interns and residents . Career opport unities are excelle nt bec ause of the rapidly decreasing supply of interns and residents, and the salary scale has been steadily climbin g.
Matricula tion in Cuyahog a Community College . High school graduate or equivalen t. Completio n of Physician 's Surgical Assistant Applica tion. Completio n of ACT (not necessa ry for those already possessing an Associate degree or higher). 5 . Comple tion of all admission requireme nts by May 15 .
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