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?
The American Society of Transplantation (AST) is one of the fastest growing organizations in the field of transplantation. Join over 4,000 of your colleagues and take advantage of all the benefits the AST offers transplant professionals.
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.