HOW DO I BECOME A CREDENTIALED PRACTITIONER?
Graduates of the surgical technology program are eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologists. Upon successful completion of this examination, candidates are eligible to use the credential, CST - Certified Surgical Technologist. Students complete this exam as the final outcome in the program. Certification demonstrates that an individual has met the national standard for knowledge that underlies surgical technology practice. Certified individuals possess mastery of a broad range of skills related to surgical procedures, aseptic technique and patient care.
The certification examination is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The LLCC surgical technology program has an overall pass rate of 97% on the examination for all graduates of the program.
More information about certification can be found at www.nbstsa.org.