Surgical First Assistant

 
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What you need to know

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Guidance: Health Care Workforce Executive Orders Expiring June 30, 2023

Executive Orders pertaining to Health Care Workforce will expire on June 30, 2023. Click here for more information. ​

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Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has issued Executive Order 22-08

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has issued Executive Order 22-08, to expire on June 30, 2023. View the Executive Order here. This Executive Order applies to:
  • Time-limited provisional licenses pending successful examination results
  • Supervision and practice agreements
  • Direct client-contact hours under the Mental Health Practice Act
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Surgical First Assistants assist the primary surgeon during surgical procedures by helping to provide a safe surgical environment.

Applications, Requirements & Fees

Applications

Submit a complete application, required documentation, and payment (payable to DHHS Licensure Unit) of the application fee to the Department. Please use the address below.

Fee information


 

Office of Medical & Specialized Health
Department of Health & Human Services/Division of Public Health/Licensure Unit
Phone Number
(402) 471-2118
 
Fax Number
(402) 742-8355
Mailing & Physical Addresses

DHHS Licensure Unit

Attn: Surgical First Assistants

PO Box 94986

Lincoln NE 68509-4986

 

Nebraska State Office Building

301 Centennial Mall South
14th & M Streets, 1st Floor

Lincoln NE 68508

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed federal holidays.


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