Establishing Eligibility to Test
Before applying for the CSFA® exam, candidates must establish eligibility. To be eligible to sit for the NBSTSA CSFA® exam you have to graduate from a CAAHEP accredited surgical first assistant program. Establishing eligibility requires submitting a completed application and paying the applicable fees. The NBSTSA is the sole authority on eligibility. A processing fee will be charged for determining eligibility.
Qualified applicants are accepted regardless of age, sex, race, religion, marital status, disability, or national origin. To find approved surgical technology programs, visit:
- CAAHEP or call 727-210-2350


