The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting To provide professional certification of surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (

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. CST, CSFA, and CST/CSFA are federally registered trademarks and service marks owned by NBSTSA.

Happy New Year from the NBSTSA® family to yours!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the NBSTSA® family to yours!

Happy holidays from your friends at the NBSTSA®!
12/25/2025

Happy holidays from your friends at the NBSTSA®!

Help us congratulate NBSTSA's® newly-elected President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary! We are so proud to hav...
12/12/2025

Help us congratulate NBSTSA's® newly-elected President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary! We are so proud to have them on our team.

CST® and CSFA® practitioners: Does your hospital or surgical center have any fun holiday traditions? Tell us about them ...
12/09/2025

CST® and CSFA® practitioners: Does your hospital or surgical center have any fun holiday traditions? Tell us about them below! ⬇️

Check out the latest edition of “The Certification Edge,” NBSTSA’s all-new e-newsletter created for CST® and CSFA® profe...
12/04/2025

Check out the latest edition of “The Certification Edge,” NBSTSA’s all-new e-newsletter created for CST® and CSFA® professionals! Join the NBSTSA® mailing list today to receive future editions and the most up-to-date news.

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Happy National Cookie Day from your friends at NBSTSA®!
12/04/2025

Happy National Cookie Day from your friends at NBSTSA®!

NBSTSA® is the only certification organization that can get YOU officially certified for the operating room. The same ca...
11/29/2025

NBSTSA® is the only certification organization that can get YOU officially certified for the operating room. The same can’t be said about the other guys.

This Thanksgiving, we're especially grateful for YOU—our incredible Certified Surgical Technologists. While families gat...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we're especially grateful for YOU—our incredible Certified Surgical Technologists. While families gather around tables, many of you are standing at OR tables, ensuring patients receive the care they need.

There are stranger things than becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist®... 😉🚲
11/26/2025

There are stranger things than becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist®... 😉🚲

Whether you are or , the CST Certification could be a perfect fit for you!
11/21/2025

Whether you are or , the CST Certification could be a perfect fit for you!

Congratulations to NBSTSA board member Nancy Ahluwalia, MBA, MS, BA for winning the Mary Macomber Service Award from the...
11/21/2025

Congratulations to NBSTSA board member Nancy Ahluwalia, MBA, MS, BA for winning the Mary Macomber Service Award from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence! We thank Nancy for her many years of service!

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