CST Exam Prep: Comprehensive Outline
11 Modules • 33 Focused Lessons • 1 Goal: Certification
📘 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 & 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
🩺 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: Advanced Tech (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
🫀 Module 10: Specialty Surgical Procedures
- • Lesson 1: Cardiovascular and Thoracic
- • Lesson 2: Neurological and Orthopedic
- • Lesson 3: General and Specialized Techniques
🫀 Module 11: Extensive Review & Practice Exams
- • Lesson 1: Review
- • Quiz 1
- • Practice Exam