Consumer Information

Surgical Technology

The below information applies to all states and Washington, D.C.

Qualifies students for initial or additional state license:

• NBSTSA

Licensure required as a prerequisite:

• NBSTSA

Licensing board approval:

• No state board because there is no state license.

Leads to national certification or credential:

• NBSTSA CST Certification

National certification exam:

• AST

Programmatic accreditation:

• CAAHEP

Field experience: online or on-ground?

• The clinical component of the program is an in-person requirement.

National professional association/organization:

• AST