Establishing Eligibility to Test
Before applying for the CST® exam, candidates must establish eligibility. To be eligible to sit for the NBSTSA CST® exam you have to graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology 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:
