How hard is the surgical tech certification exam?
The test contains 175 questions (with 150 used to compute passing scores) and 75.9 percent passed in 2018. Candidates must correctly answer 102 of the 150 (68%) questions to pass the exam.
What is AST membership?
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How many questions are on the AST?
This test consists of 20 questions with a time allocation of 15 minutes. It is designed to test your ability to understand and interpret written information.
How do I apply for CST credits?
To become "current", pre-1977 CST certified candidates must either pass the current CST examination or earn 60 continuing education credits. The continuing education credits must be earned within four years prior to when the application is received.
What type of support and services are provided by AST?
AST provides lobbying support at the state and national levels to advocate for legislative recognition of graduation from an accredited program in surgical technology and holding/maintaining the Certified Surgical Technologist credential as a condition of employment, and for similar regulation of, and reimbursement for ...
How much is the AST?
The AST membership fee of $80 has been in place for more than 20 years. AST has kept the low fee a priority while other associations have raised its membership fees. Cost savings when registering for AST events, such as the national conference and Educators Event.
Does AST have an app?
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What is the NBSTSA certification?
The mission of the NBSTSA is to provide professional certification of surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (CSFA), thus promoting quality patient care in the surgical setting.