Certified Surgical Technologist practice exams

Current and future Surgical Technologists can now practice for the important NBSTSA certifying exam online at their convenience. This is a welcome addition to the hundreds of practice tests available for free to library patrons through the LearningExpress Library website.

According to the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) website, certification as a "Surgical Technologist demonstrates that the individual meets the national standard for knowledge that underlies Surgical Technology practice." Surgical Technologists who earn their certification by passing the NBSTSA certifying exam have higher pay, are more employable, and are recognized for their knowledge and competence.

The LearningExpress Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Exams offer Surgical Technologist certification candidates the essential, authentic practice they need to perform their best on this crucial professional exam.

Each Certified Surgical Technologist Practice Exam offers:

• A complete 200-question, multiple-choice practice exam designed to familiarize students with the content, format, and timing of the NBSTSA's Surgical Technologist Certifying Exam
• Authentic practice with a computerized testing environment
• Instant online scoring and detailed answer explanations

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
• In 2006, there were approximately 86,000 surgical technologist jobs in the U.S.
• The median annual income in 2006 was $36,080.
• The number of jobs in surgical technology is expected to grow 24% by 2016.
  

So if you're thinking of a career as a Surgical Technologist, be sure to prepare for your tests at LearningExpress Library. Grab your library card and get started now.