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Exam Development - CST Exam
The Exam Review Committee for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST ERC) has the responsibility within NBSTSA for exam design and development of the national certifying exam for surgical technologists.
The CST ERC is responsible for reviewing, editing, referencing and categorizing exam questions in accordance with Exam Content Outlines. CST ERC members also participate in the job analysis survey.
The CST ERC evaluates the exam 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 six (6) professionals with the following qualifications:
- Three (3) practicing Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
- Two (2) surgical technology educators from a NBSTSA recognized program;
- One (1) Board Certified Surgeon.