Short answer
Graduates of accredited surgical technology programs, plus some military and other eligible routes set by the NBSTSA.
USA CST Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- NBSTSA
- Questions
- 175 (150 scored)
- Time
- 4 hours
- Passing
- 98 / 150
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