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NBSTSA Announces Changes to Candidate Authorization to Test (ATT) Period

 

Beginning January 1, 2010 all candidates testing in NBSTSA examination programs will be subject to changes related to the Authorization to Test (ATT) period. 

 

CST Examination Program
Effective January 1, 2010 the CST examination authorization to test (ATT) period is three months. Candidates who are unsuccessful in passing may re-test after six weeks from the last examination date. Candidates may not test more than three times during any calendar year.


CFA Examination Program
Effective January 1, 2010 the CFA examination authorization to test (ATT) period is three months. Candidates who are unsuccessful in passing may re-test after three months from the last examination date. Candidates may not test more than three times during any calendar year.

 

All Candidates issued an ATT prior to January 1, 2010 will be subject to pre-January 1, 2010 ATT requirements.
Thank you for your continuing support of NBSTSA credentialing programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attention for all candidates authorized to take the Certified First Assistant (CFA) examination… the newly revised CFA Practice Examination is now available from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting!

 

Take the new CFA Practice Examination NOW* and…

 

 

* Utilization of the CFA Practice Examination does not guarantee a successful outcome on the National CFA Examination.

** Evidence of participation in the CFA Practice Examination (copy of receipt) and proof of completion of the National CFA examination (copy of preliminary examination score report from testing center) by December 31, 2009 is required for the $40.00 refund.  Candidates must test on or before December 31, 2009.

 

 

 

An important announcement from the NBSTSA

 

NBSTSA proudly announced this past May in its report to the House of Delegates for AST that it would change the name of the CFA credential to more clearly reflect the role of the individual that bears this title.  Effective January 1, 2011 the CFA title will be changed to CSFA-Certified Surgical First Assistant.