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Do I need a license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas?
Answer
No. The Texas Occupations Code concerning Surgical Assistants does not require that you have a license to practice as a Surgical Assistant so long as you are supervised by a physician. Please review the Occupations Code Section 206.002 for full details on applicability. We are aware that many entities require that a Surgical Assistant working for them be licensed in Texas. This is not required by the State of Texas but instead may be the result of billing or institutional policies.
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