Three most important credentialing bodies

The National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA) The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting  (NBSTSA) and the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). are the three most important credentialing bodies to consider when pursuing Surgical Tech Certification. To guarantee that you have the skills and information necessary to offer patients safe and effective care, these three groups administer certification exams. Links have been provided below to visit the NHCWA, NBSTSA and NCCT

NHCWA NCORST Surgical Certification

The nationally Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technologist in the Governance of Surgical Tech and or Tech® (NCORST®) certification is framework agnostic and the only Operating Room Tech governance certification for the individual.

 

Whether you’re seeking a new career opportunity as a OR Tech or Surgical Tech or striving to grow within your current organization, NCORST proves your expertise in OR governance, resources, benefits and risk optimization.

Cost $698 Multi-Skilled Stacked Certifications

NCCT TS-C Certification

Technician in Surgery Certified (TS-C) – offered through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

$199

NBSTSA CST Certification

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant (NBSTSA). Those who pass the exam become certified and are granted the designation of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and will be granted permission to work throughout the United States of America.

$190 AST members $290 non-members

NCORST, CST and TS-C Surgical Tech Certification. Only 3 Don't be fooled by the rest!

There are only 3 Surgical Tech and OR Tech Certifications! All 3 are good choices, but which one makes most sense for you? What should you pursue right now, for where you are in your career and where you want to go? To help you understand your options, we’ve put together the key facts and figures in one place. Now, you can digest all of Surgical Tech and OR Tech career-boosting certifications and decide which one—or ones—are best for your advancement, goals and interests.

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