Surgical Technologists Licensing in Nebraska

Be certified as a Surgical First Assistant by an approved certifying body;

Have successfully completed an approved Surgical First Assistant education program approved by the Board, or other experiential or training program as approved by the Board;

Have passed a nationally recognized Surgical First Assistant examination adopted by the Board;

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;

Be at least 19 years of age;

Be either a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant who is lawfully present in the United States and who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act;

If the applicant holds or has held a credential to provide health services, health-related services, or environmental services in Nebraska or in another jurisdiction, he or she must have the licensing agency submit to the Department a certification of his or her credential;

If an applicant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she must include:

A list of any misdemeanor or felony convictions;

A copy of the Court Record, which includes charges and disposition;

Explanation from the applicant of the events leading to the conviction (what, when, where, why) and a summary of actions taken to address the behaviors/actions related to the convictions;

All addiction/mental health evaluations and proof of treatment, if the conviction involved a drug and/or alcohol related offense and if treatment was obtained and/or required;

A letter from the probation officer addressing probationary conditions and current status, if the applicant is currently on probation;

If any disciplinary action was taken against the applicant's license/registration by another state, applicant must submit a letter of explanation of the disciplinary action.

License Type: Stand-alone license.

The department may waive the education and examination requirements for an applicant who submits evidence of holding a credential as a Surgical First Assistant issued by another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this state.

License Fee- $150.00, or $37.50 if initial license is obtained within 6 months prior to the next expiration date.

Renewal.