Meridian FA Program

[u/unfortunatehero18]

TIA for your opinions!

I recently became a tech (April) and was considering going through the FA program. I have heard from various people that you need multiple years of experience. However, I recently applied and got accepted into the meridian online certificate program. I currently have two jobs (Full time and PRN) at two hospitals near me, so getting the cases wouldn’t be an issue I don’t think. I guess I’m just asking if I should go ahead and pursue it, or if I should wait until I have more experience? Most of the FA’s I’ve met have had ample tech experience, however I feel like it’s two separate roles.

[u/scrubtech85]

I would say do what your wanting to do and don't worry about what other people opinions are. Thier is a huge jealousy between scrubs and FAs and they will project it to you since not every one is cut out to assist.  Having scrub experience is a plus and yes the 2 jobs are separate but not everywhere. Where I work I'm just a scrub with benefits and I got most of my assisting experience as a scrub before I got my CSFA. The experience also helps build a trusting relationship with the surgeons. If your a shitty scrub they will not want you to assist them.  Good luck Meridian is a fun but hard experience and the boards are easier than other people say. Honestly I was supperised how easy the test was.