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Skip to main content Secondary Menu Resources Scholarships Shop Careers Contact CST First Time Applicants Exam Prep On Test Day Renewals & Recertification Scheduling FAQs CSFA First Time Applicants Exam Prep On Test Day Renewals & Recertification Scheduling FAQs Educators Guidelines Student Prep Obtaining Results Educator Resources Credential Verification About History Leadership Policies Reports Statistics Newsletters Support Card Request/Name Change Menu NBSTSA RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Please click here for an update on NBSTSA's steps taken in reaction to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the United States. CST Certification Information for first time applicants, renewals and recertifications GO CSFA Certification Information for first time applicants, renewals and recertifications GO Verify Credentials Verify a practitioner’s certification with our easy online form GO Support Resources Get a replacement card, fill out a name change request and more GO 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. Test Prep Apps Study anytime, anywhere. Download the official test prep app for the CST and CSFA examinations. CST Test Prep App CSFA Test Prep App Practice Examinations Practice before the big day. Sign up for online CST and CSFA practice examinations through PSI. Sign Up The Purpose of Certification Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical First Assistant demonstrates that the individual meets the national standard for knowledge that underlies surgical technologist and surgical first assistance practice. Certified individuals possess mastery of a broad range of skills related to surgical procedures, aseptic technique and patient care. Because certification is voluntary, the choice to become certified exhibits pride in the profession, the desire to be recognized for mastery of scientific principles, as well as an ongoing commitment to quality patient care. Certification is a means for upward mobility, a condition for employment, a route to higher pay, and a source of recognition nationwide. Approved candidates who take and pass the CST examination are authorized to use the initials CST as long as they maintain certification currency. Approved candidates who take and pass the CSFA examination are authorized to use the initials CSFA as long as they maintain certification currency. CST’s certified prior to September 1, 1977, may voluntarily comply with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), formerly the LCC-ST ’s continuing education or re-examination requirements. Learn More Affiliate Organizations Sponsoring Organizations 3 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO 80120 (800) 707-0057 FAX: (303) 325-2536 mail@nbstsa.org Privacy Policy Confidentiality & Disclosure Policy Statements © 2020 National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). All Rights Reserved. CST First Time Applicants Exam Prep On Test Day Renewals & Recertification Scheduling FAQs CSFA First Time Applicants Exam Prep On Test Day Renewals & Recertification Scheduling FAQs Educators Guidelines Student Prep Obtaining Results Educator Resources Credential Verification About History Leadership Policies Reports Statistics Newsletters Support Card Request/Name Change Resources Scholarships Shop Careers Contact...