Free CST Exam Prep
Certified Surgical Technologist
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Quick Facts
CST Professional License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Perioperative Care Fundamentals
Review preoperative patient preparation, room setup, surgical positioning, draping, and surgical consent verification.
Intraoperative Procedures
Master sterile technique, instrument handling, suturing, hemostasis, specimen management, and surgical counts. This is 61/150 scored questions.
Basic Science & Ancillary Duties
Study surgical anatomy, microbiology, pharmacology, sterilization methods, and administrative duties.
Practice Exams & Final Review
Take full-length timed practice exams. Focus on intraoperative procedures (highest weight) and sterilization methods.
Can You Take the CST Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must apply through NBSTSA with official transcripts
- •Allow 2-4 weeks for application processing (rush: $85 for 3-5 business days)
- •Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) before scheduling
- •AST membership recommended for discounted exam fee ($230 vs $340)
CST Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
3-6 months after completing surgical technology program
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
May retest after receiving official results. Maximum 3 attempts per calendar year. Same fee for retakes.
Total Cost Breakdown
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What You'll Study
6 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Introduction: CST Exam Overview
3 sections
Chapter 1: Perioperative Care — Preoperative Preparation
4 sections
Chapter 2: Perioperative Care — Intraoperative Procedures
8 sections
Chapter 3: Postoperative Procedures & Ancillary Duties
4 sections
Chapter 4: Basic Science
3 sections
Chapter 5: Exam Strategy & Practice
3 sections
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CST Exam Details
Certified Surgical Technologist
Administered by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) content outline
Preoperative preparation (18 items), intraoperative procedures (61 items), postoperative procedures (12 items)
Administrative and personnel (9 items), equipment sterilization and maintenance (17 items)
Anatomy and physiology (20 items), microbiology (6 items), surgical pharmacology (7 items)
What's Included
6 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
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What's Next After the CST?
After passing the CST, you can pursue these career paths
CST-SFA (Surgical First Assistant)
Advanced certification for first assisting
CNOR (Perioperative Nursing)
For RNs in the surgical setting
Surgical Technology Instructor
Teaching at accredited programs
CST Exam FAQ
Official NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Resources
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