I really enjoyed everything. This has been one of the most dynamic and empowering events in my life. NIFA has set me on a course that encompasses no limits! It will enable me to earn a living at my pace and not someone else's. NIFA has given me the skills and knowledge to bloom into whatever I want to be. I'd love to tell everyone about NIFA, and I'm going to do just that!

Brenda McInnis CST

My experience at the NIFA workshop was great! I'm very glad that I enrolled in the program and I will tell everyone I know at work how great it was."

Pam Wright CST

This was an excellent course. I learned a lot of techniques that will help me become a good first assistant. I'd definitely recommend this course."

Valentina Anselmo ST

This … workshop was awesome! These techniques will definitely increase my market power in the industry."

Ronnell Showell OPA-C/ST

The course was great! I learned a lot of useful techniques to use in the OR. The role of the first assistant was well defined."

Julie Horste CST

Stressful but fun! Can't believe what you can learn in … class. I have a better understanding of what the surgeon is doing and why."

Karen Moderow CST

NIFA has been great! Our instructor kept us pumped up all the time which made the days fly by."

Andrea Klaver CST

This was a very good experience. The doctor was a great bonus to this class. Our instructor shared her knowledge to all of us well."

Teresa De La Cruz CST

An excellent course. The instructor made it comfortable. She took a lot of stress off my hands and made it fun. The NIFA course was great for suturing and tying!"

Mark Rintz Cert. Orthopedic Tech

NIFA has a great program. I plan to promote it in my hospital and to my friends and medical professionals. I am very happy I decided to take this course. It gave me a better understanding of what the surgeon has to do to complete a surgery. The labs were outstanding."

Deborah Stafford CST

I was extremely nervous about this workshop. My mind was totally put at ease after the first day. The instructors were awesome right from the beginning. … Each and every question I had was answered completely and thoroughly until I totally understood. The workshop has surpassed every expectation I ever had."

 Debbie Phillips

Excellent course! I've been a scrub tech for ten years and I have gained more knowledge … than in ten years of scrubbing! Two thumbs up!!"

Susan Goethe CST

Today we did the AAA Repair and this was my personal favorite. I specialize in vascular and it is incredible to get to see and feel the difference of the surgeon's perspective. You get so much more of an understanding than just reading about or scrubbing the procedure. It was very challenging and exciting! I recommend this course to all CST's. It will challenge them to a better and more exciting career."

Kimberly Goggans CST

I feel the hands-on experience with simulated patients provided and excellent opportunity to see exactly what it is like to assist and to act as the surgeon on the procedures covered by the seminar."

Brian Ash CST

An incredible learning experience is the best way to describe my impression of this course! Not only have I learned first assisting skills, I've also broadened my knowledge base as a scrub. I learned volumes and I appreciate the role of first assisting in a new light."

Lisa Stevens CST

Give the instructor a raise! Her skills and experience bring so much to the class. I would go to any workshop she was involved with. I feel I left the class competent and confident. Thank you so much!"

Michael White CST

I have enjoyed the course tremendously and would suggest it to all who are interested in a first assistant career. Thanks!"

Suzanne Hatchell CST

This hands-on seminar was great! Is it possible to attend a refresher course like this every year? The instructor really helped me build a lot more confidence in myself."

Teresa Vaughn CST

… It has given me a lot more confidence to continue on my path to becoming a self-supporting CST/CFA. The instructor was terrific and it was a privilege to learn from and with her. Thank you!"