Expanded Course Outline: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam Prep

Module 1: Introduction to Surgical Technology

• Lesson 1: Overview of the CST Exam
• Lesson 2: Surgical Technology Profession
• Lesson 3: Exam Preparation Tools

Module 2: Basic Sciences for Surgical Technologists

• Lesson 1: Anatomy and Physiology
• Lesson 2: Microbiology
• Lesson 3: Surgical Pharmacology

Module 3: Operating Room Environment and Preparation

• Lesson 1: Operating Room Setup
• Lesson 2: Preoperative Documentation
• Lesson 3: Sterile Techniques and Asepsis

Module 4: Preoperative Procedures

• Lesson 1: Preparing the Patient
• Lesson 2: Assembling Instruments and Supplies
• Lesson 3: Safety and Positioning of the Patient

Module 5: Surgical Instruments and Equipment

• Lesson 1: Identifying Surgical Instruments
• Lesson 2: Specialized Surgical Equipment
• Lesson 3: Maintenance and Sterilization of Instruments

Module 6: Intraoperative Procedures I

• Lesson 1: Maintaining Aseptic Technique
• Lesson 2: Surgical Procedure Steps
• Lesson 3: Use of Hemostatic Agents and Sutures

Module 7: Intraoperative Procedures II

• Lesson 1: Assisting the Surgeon
• Lesson 2: Handling Surgical Emergencies
• Lesson 3: Use of Advanced Technologies (e.g., Robotics, Endoscopy)

Module 8: Postoperative Procedures

• Lesson 1: Post-Surgery Patient Care
• Lesson 2: Cleaning and Restocking the OR
• Lesson 3: Postoperative Documentation

Module 9: Administrative and Ancillary Duties

• Lesson 1: Revising Surgeon’s Preference Cards
• Lesson 2: Managing OR Supplies and Inventory
• Lesson 3: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Surgery

Module 10: Specialty Surgical Procedures

• Lesson 1: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
• Lesson 2: Neurological and Orthopedic Surgery
• Lesson 3: General and Specialized Surgical Techniques

Module 11: Comprehensive Exam Review

• Lesson 1: Full-Length Practice Exam
• Lesson 2: Review of Key Topics
• Lesson 3: Final Preparation and Exam Day Strategies