Surgical Technician National Certification Exam

Surgical Technicians perform various tasks before, during and after surgery. They ensure an infection-free environment during surgery. They also make sure the surgeon's needs during surgery are met to ensure a safe environment for the patient.

How HPCT Certification Exam works:

STEP 1. Pay for the exam

STEP 2. Fill out the registration form

STEP 3. Email supporting documents to [email protected]

A. Government Issued ID

B.School Certificate or Transcripts (Graduated student)

C. Resume showing two years experience in certification field with employer's phone number or email address. (If qualifying with work experience)

D. Military training documents (if qualifying with military training)

STEP 4. Wait for 3 business days for approval of test and confirmation. If you are not approved, your money will be refunded. Please note that your documents will not be reviewed without your exam payment.

Then wait for 3 business days for approval, date

and time confirmation in your email

 On your test day, take exam from your computer with a proctor monitoring you on web cam

5. Receive test results and electronic certification within 48 hours. Hard copy certificate is also mailed.

HPCT Nationally Certified Surgical Technician (NCST) is accepted in the following 41 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. The remaining 9 states not mentioned depends on the facility.

STEP ONE: Pay for the Surgical Technician Certification Exam - NCST

STEP TWO: Fill out the form below

STEP 3: Send the following supporting  documents to [email protected]

1. Government Issued ID

2.School Certificate or Transcripts (Graduated student)

3. Resume showing two years experience in certification field with employer's phone numbers or emails. (If qualifying with work experience)

4. Military training documents (if qualifying with military training)

STEP 4. Wait for 3 business days for approval of test and confirmation. If you are not approved, your money will be refunded. Please note that your documents will not be reviewed without your exam payment.