Surgical Technologist exam with correct
answers
What health science pathway does this career fall under? - correct answer -Support services
What kind of degree do you need? - correct answer -Typically need a post-secondary certificate or
associate degree.
How many years of school? - correct answer -Accredited surgical technologist programs are usually one
to two years.
What schools offer surgical technologist programs? - correct answer -1. Virginia College
2. Keiser University
3. New England Institute of Technology
4. Carrington College
5. ECPI Medical Careers Institute
What are the differences between degrees (job responsibilities)? - correct answer -There are no
differences in degrees but different roles in the operating room have varying job responsibilities.
Licensure/Certification Exams - correct answer --Take the exam through the National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing and if you don't pass
the test then you have to retake it.
Licensure/Certification Boards - correct answer -Take certification boards through a program like the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the exam takes about 4 hours.
Mandatory CEU's - correct answer -A certified surgical technologist (CST) must earn 60 CE credits before
the four-year cycle expires to renew certification.
answers
What health science pathway does this career fall under? - correct answer -Support services
What kind of degree do you need? - correct answer -Typically need a post-secondary certificate or
associate degree.
How many years of school? - correct answer -Accredited surgical technologist programs are usually one
to two years.
What schools offer surgical technologist programs? - correct answer -1. Virginia College
2. Keiser University
3. New England Institute of Technology
4. Carrington College
5. ECPI Medical Careers Institute
What are the differences between degrees (job responsibilities)? - correct answer -There are no
differences in degrees but different roles in the operating room have varying job responsibilities.
Licensure/Certification Exams - correct answer --Take the exam through the National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing and if you don't pass
the test then you have to retake it.
Licensure/Certification Boards - correct answer -Take certification boards through a program like the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the exam takes about 4 hours.
Mandatory CEU's - correct answer -A certified surgical technologist (CST) must earn 60 CE credits before
the four-year cycle expires to renew certification.
