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Examination Development - CST Examination
The Examination Review Committee for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST-ERC) has the responsibility within NBSTSA for examination design and development of the national certifying examination for surgical technologists.
The CST-ERC is responsible for reviewing, editing, referencing and categorizing examination questions in accordance with Examination Content Outlines. CST-ERC members also participate in the Job Analysis survey.
The CST-ERC evaluates the examination for quality and continuity, as well as reviews statistical data on question performance. This assures the relevancy, currency and accuracy of the content of the CST examination. Professional psychometricians from Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) assist the CST-ERC in this process.
CST-ERC is composed of members representing the major geographical areas of the country to prevent regional bias on the examination. The committee consists of eight (8) professionals with the following qualifications:
- Five (5) practicing Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
- Two (2) surgical technology educators from a NBSTSA recognized program;
- One (1) Board Certified Surgeon.