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NBSTSA CST

Certified Surgical Technologist

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Expert-Backed Prep Take the final step toward becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist™ with confidence. Our CST prep is built for future professionals who want to be fully prepared for the real thing—no guesswork, no fluff, just the knowledge that matters.

Your Operating Room Starts Here The CST exam is your gateway into the world of surgical technology. Whether you're preparing to assist in orthopedic, cardiovascular, or general surgery, our prep tools cover the essentials—perioperative care, sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and more.

Every Question Has a Purpose Train with 750 carefully crafted practice questions aligned with the current exam blueprint. Each one comes with clear explanations so you don’t just answer correctly—you understand why it's correct.

Smarter Study Tools for Serious Candidates Track your performance with subject-specific stats. Pinpoint weak spots and convert them into strengths using focused quiz types like Missed Questions, Weakest Subject, or Build Your Own.

Built Around You Whether you're on a quick break or have hours to dive in, we’ve designed our platform to adapt to your schedule. From 10-question sprints to full-length mock exams, it’s flexible prep that works when you do.

Stay On Track, Day After Day Keep the momentum going with daily streaks, score tracking, and progress graphs that help you visualize your improvement. It’s not about how long you study—it’s about consistency.

Your Certification Starts Here To be eligible for the CST exam, you’ll need to meet one of the approved pathways, such as completing an accredited program or qualifying through military training. Once certified, you’ll be joining an elite group of professionals who play a critical role in safe, successful surgeries.

Get started today—for free. Everything you need to build your confidence and earn your CST credential is right here.

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What will your journey look like?

  • Create a free account (no credit card needed) and access expert-backed CST exam prep instantly.
  • Get a personalized performance report and uncover your knowledge gaps in surgical technology.
  • Study with 750+ exam-style questions covering sterile techniques, perioperative care, and surgical procedures.
  • Reinforce your weakest topics with targeted quizzes, daily streaks, and mock exams built around your schedule.
  • Build deep understanding with step-by-step explanations that clarify both correct and incorrect answers.
  • Pass your CST exam or get your money back—no stress, no fine print.

Exam Curriculum

I. Perioperative Care

Questions 561

III. Basic Science

Questions 324

II. Ancillary Duties

Questions 198

Student Ratings & Reviews

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H@yles82
3 months ago
Loved this App I used the app daily while studying for the NBSTSA FA exam. I loved that it was broken down into the 3 areas that the test is based on, perioperative care, ancillary duties, and advanced science. I would do the daily questions and allowed for the app to remind me. I believe that this was helpful in allowing me to pass my certification test the first time.
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SabyOsejo
17 days ago
I passed I passed my exam. It was hard but the app prepared me for the kind of questions that were asked in the exam. It was great help and I recommend it to everyone that is getting ready to take either the CST or AST. Thank you
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