A Certified Member is a CSA (Certified Surgical Assistant) who successfully completes and passes the NCCSA certification examination and is in good standing with the NSAA.
An Affiliate Member is any person who holds a surgical assistant credential other than CSA, medical organizations, medical businesses, and is in good standing with the NSAA.
A Student Member is an individual who is currently studying and enrolled in a NCCSA approved educational program to become a CSA and is in good standing with the NSAA.