Has anyone taken the certification test?

I am going to be taken the certification test soon, I dont know what book to get to study from, and I was wondering what kind of questions are on there. I know that there are many books out there, but I was wondering if the book even helps.

Hi I am taking my test tomorrow and I have been told and read that the new Appleton and lange Study guide is the best resource. some of the test questions are actually worded the same on the exam. You can get the book for $55 from borders.
So far the book seems pretty well rounded but we'll see.
Hope this helps.

Melanie in Las Vegas, Nevada said: Hi I am taking my test tomorrow and I have been told and read that the new Appleton and lange Study guide is the best resource. some of the test questions are actually worded the same on the exam. You can get the book for $55 from borders.
So far the book seems pretty well rounded but we'll see.
Hope this helps.

Hello, i'm taking my certificatiopn test in 2 weeks and i was wonderinf if the Appleton and Lange book help you and what was the test like. I have the same book and just courious on your sucess rate. It is a GREAT book.

Melanie in Las Vegas, Nevada said: Hi I am taking my test tomorrow and I have been told and read that the new Appleton and lange Study guide is the best resource. some of the test questions are actually worded the same on the exam. You can get the book for $55 from borders.
So far the book seems pretty well rounded but we'll see.
Hope this helps.

Hello, I'm taking my certification test in 2 weeks and i was wondering if the Appleton and Lange book help you and what was the test like. I have the same book and just curious on your success rate. It is a GREAT book.

Melanie in Las Vegas, Nevada said: Hi I am taking my test tomorrow and I have been told and read that the new Appleton and lange Study guide is the best resource. some of the test questions are actually worded the same on the exam. You can get the book for $55 from borders.
So far the book seems pretty well rounded but we'll see.
Hope this helps.

Hello, I'm taking my certification test in 2 weeks and i was wondering if the Appleton and Lange book helped you and what was the test like. I have the same book and just curious on your success rate. It is a GREAT book.

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I recently took it and passed.

NYCST in Brooklyn, New York said: I recently took it and passed.

I KNOW OF A SCHOOL LOOKING FOR A CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH DIRECTOR FOR THEIR PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN GIVE YOU THE NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON.

LK in Huntington Station, New York said: I KNOW OF A SCHOOL LOOKING FOR A CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH DIRECTOR FOR THEIR PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN GIVE YOU THE NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON.

Thank you! I'm interested in it , But I don't know if I qualify. I graduated 3 months ago and am going crazy looking for a job.

I found the test easy both times that I've taken it, the first was after I graduated from school so the information was fresh. If you've done your homework and paid attention in clinicals then the test will be a walk in the park. I just took the test again, due to my certification expiring and a 6 year hiatus from work and I did great with reviewing Alexander's and the Surgical Technologist book, along with anatomy books.

Basically everything that you've learned in school. If you take the practice test via www.ast.org/ that will give you a good idea of what the test will be like and the type of questions that are asked. The test is only easy if you've done your homework.

HI I WILL BE TAKING MY TEST IN FEWS DAYS, SINCE I GRADUATE TWO YEARS AGO, IST BEEN VERY HARD FINDING A JOB WITHOUT CERTIFY. DO YOU THINK IS HARD TO GET HIRE AS A NEW SCUB TECH SINCE EVERY BODY REQUIRE ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE, AND ALSO WORRIED ABOUT THE TEST I DON'T WHAT CHANGE OR NOT, IF THE HAVE LOT OF NEW I DON'T KNOW IS SCARRY.

LK in Huntington Station, New York said: I KNOW OF A SCHOOL LOOKING FOR A CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH DIRECTOR FOR THEIR PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN GIVE YOU THE NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON.

Hey,
I've been a tech for almost 4 years now and I am looking for job to either precept or teach. If you have more info on the position you are talking about I would like some details. Thanks in advance

Ravi

I took the Cert. exam June 4th 08, I missed it by 1 freaking point. I am retaking it in 2 weeks. There were a lot of positioning questions, KNOW YOUR MEDS, also your drains and which drain would be used for TURP. They used different names for positions, so you might look over your positions and names. I know sims was used a lot. I'm trying to think of any and everything! Booke is an articulated retractor, I am almost postive that question is what held me back. I had never used or seen that instrument and I went for something I knew, go figure! Well, good luck to us all CST...

Sarah Miller said: I took the Cert. exam June 4th 08, I missed it by 1 freaking point. I am retaking it in 2 weeks. There were a lot of positioning questions, KNOW YOUR MEDS, also your drains and which drain would be used for TURP. They used different names for positions, so you might look over your positions and names. I know sims was used a lot. I'm trying to think of any and everything! Booke is an articulated retractor, I am almost postive that question is what held me back. I had never used or seen that instrument and I went for something I knew, go figure! Well, good luck to us all CST...

did you mean the book walter

The 2 books that my class had to study out of were AST certifying Exam Study Guide (AST Book, this book was given to us thru our membership with AST) and the Complete review (Boegli Book, this book we had to buy for like $60.00) Our teacher was on the board to help with the test questions, she couldn't give us the questions but she was very helpful in stating what to make sure and put to memory. The Appleton and Lane (or whatever its called) we went over a little but she said so many of those questions are horrible and out of the 21 students in our class I was the only one that didn't pass. So I truly believe that the 2 books were awesome resources. Good luck!!!!!!!!

So you mean the appleton lane book is not good. I heard it was the best book to study off of, because it is so much like the test. May be I will have to change my studying. GOOD luck to you the next time.

odyssa in Mount Dora, Florida said: So you mean the appleton lane book is not good. I heard it was the best book to study off of, because it is so much like the test. May be I will have to change my studying. GOOD luck to you the next time.

That's what I though. I found so many errors while I studied and this book made me getting confused. I'm so happy to hear Sarah share her experience for us. Thank you Sarah!!!!!!

Hey does anyone have any tips on what to focus on studying for the test?

Does the test focus on one particular specialty? I haven't taken the test yet but am currently studying for it. I have some experience in most of the specialties except ENT, pediatrics,and CardioVascular surgery. I fear my test will have alot of questions about these specialties. Any help guys? Thanks in advance.

NYCST in Brooklyn, New York said: I recently took it and passed.

what did you study to pass the test? What book exactly?

I am taking my ST test in september. Is the Complete review of surgical Technology a good book to study from? It is the 2nd edition.

staten in toms river, New Jersey said: I am going to be taken the certification test soon, I dont know what book to get to study from, and I was wondering what kind of questions are on there. I know that there are many books out there, but I was wondering if the book even helps.

Hey, this is Felix. Its nice to hear that you are about to write your exam. I have a question, do you know the boy for the enterance exam for surgical techology? Iam writing the test in novermber. Please I will be the happest person if I you can tell me the sample materials for the test.
Thank you very much and Iam wishing you all the best in your exam.
Felix

the appleton & lange book is not a good book to study from. i took the test 2 wks ago n i didnt pass.i will be rescheduleing for my next test soon. do anyone have any ideas on what book to study from.

The Appleton & Lange is not a good book to study from. I took the test 2 wks ago and I did not pass. I will be rescheduling a new test soon. The format is also changing, it will be fill in the blank and short answers. Do anyone have any suggestions on what books to study from. Your help will be very appreciated. thnx

Okay I have been doing my home work for us all. I have been reading that the Appleton and Lange book is not the best study guide. It gives us an idea of how the test is going to be like. There is a lot of studying involved and time you have to spend studying. I looked up the CST handbook on the NBSTSA web site and found the CST handbook. It gives you a break down of the material and you need to look it up and understand it. It starts in PERI-Op, INTRA-OP, POST-OP, Additional Duties, Basic Science. Gives you a list of the books you can reference to such as ALEXANDER"S Care of the Patient in SUrgery, PDR, Grays Anatomy, Laws and Ethics, ETC..... I do belive that if you take my advise then you will past the CST EXAM we a great sucess rate. STUDY STUDY like you have never STUDY before... GOOD LUCK TO ALL

Im going to take my test soon, but still havent gotten an idea of whats a good study guide for the test, does anyone know which book is best?

NYCST in Brooklyn, New York said: I recently took it and passed.

what book did you use?

I have taken the test also and failed it. It was very dicouraging for me,because I know the job but can't pass the test whats up with that? I have worked as a tech in a small hospital for 2 years and when I moved to a bigger city could not get a job because of me not being certified, I guess. I have decided to retake the test,is there a time limit to taking the test again? I am really thinking about giving it up and going to RN school, but I love the job!

Nicole Brown in Nashville, Tennessee said: I have taken the test also and failed it. It was very dicouraging for me,because I know the job but can't pass the test whats up with that? I have worked as a tech in a small hospital for 2 years and when I moved to a bigger city could not get a job because of me not being certified, I guess. I have decided to retake the test,is there a time limit to taking the test again? I am really thinking about giving it up and going to RN school, but I love the job!

are you currently working in nashville? how much is your pay? where are you working? im moving there soon, seeing that you live there is a bit of a relief!

I failed the test by 1 point in June. The wait is only 3 weeks. I have paid to retake it but I have rescheduled it twice. I was so bummed after failing the first time I am now discouraged and afraid to take it again. I have until Dec to take it again. I have heard the new lay out has fill in the blank. That makes me way too nervous!

Sarah in Tulsa, OK said: I failed the test by 1 point in June. The wait is only 3 weeks. I have paid to retake it but I have rescheduled it twice. I was so bummed after failing the first time I am now discouraged and afraid to take it again. I have until Dec to take it again. I have heard the new lay out has fill in the blank. That makes me way too nervous!

I have heard the same rumor. I have taken the test once and failed also aand this rumor makes me nervous also. I hope this statement is false.