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Surgical Technology: CST

Resources for the allied health professionals working as a part of the team delivering surgical care.

CST Exam

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam is comprised of 175 questions, 150 of which are scored, and 25 of which are being tested for future examinations, and do not count for or against the test taker. It covering three major topics: peri-operative care, ancillary duties, and basic science.

CST Exam Questions

Exam Preparation Books

Unless otherwise noted, the following exam prep books are kept on reserve at the Main Circulation Desk under SGT CST.