Comparing Surgical Tech Certifying Agencies: NBSTSA vs. NCCT vs. AAH - Which is Best for You?

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[tony]

When I think about all of the best surgical techs I've worked with in the past thirty-plus years, some were college trained, some were military trained, and some were hospital trained. Some were NBSTSA certified, some NCCT, some had no certification. It's more about the character and work ethic of the individual than how they were trained. If I was the hiring manager, a candidate's certification status wouldn't matter to me if they checked all the other boxes. However, so many beleive that being a CST is the only way to go, I recommend getting it if you can.

[sunnybearbuds]

That partnership with AST is sneaky. As a nurse, my CEUs total about $40 every two years. To pay $230 including the AST membership for something that's not even a license is a total rip-off.

[johnroddy]

For AST I had to go to Washington DC at Howard University for the exam and recertification. It pays more to be certified and the hospitals, most of them do require it now. So go ahead and take the exam, it costs a few dollars but it will pay off for you.

[madisonm]

So, graduates of the school being advertised here are only eligible for the unknown, unrecognized, unaccredited credential.

The only certification recognized by the American College of Surgeons, the Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety, or the Association of Surgical Technologists is the CST by the NBSTSA. All state laws that address surgical technologists recognize the CST. The NBSTSA is a non-profit with CSTs and other surgical professionals on the Board of Directors.

More than 77, 000 CSTs are certified through the NBSTSA. A person with CST certification may work in any state in the nation (a few states also require registration, but all CSTs may register). Because the CST is the only credential recognized nationwide, many traveling companies require the CST from the NBSTSA.

NCCT is a family-run company. NCCA mostly validates psychometrics. NCCT certifies a few thousand surgical technologists and is not recognized by any surgical professional associations. People with the TS-C credential are prohibited by law from working in some states.

AAH is not recognized by any surgical technologist law by any state in the US.

[stephanielake]

AST also offers credit packages at discounted prices. I’m currently working on a credit package with all the credits needed for my next certification period for $50. It even includes the live credits required.

[noonesfool]

I've always known about NBSTA and NCCT but have never heard of AAH. It's a great video very informative !

[Angel-gkjt]

Just learned about these in class! But you simplified it way better!

[uvgqpky]

You do not have to earn off of your CEs through AST, you just have to submit them to AST. You can earn free ones through your hospital/employer. AST offers 3 free ones each year too.

[RyanGlass]

Do your research before paying for the preppy course. I have completed it and then passed my Certification exam through American Allied Health and I have applied to so many jobs and have only gotten two offers and one of the jobs is an hour and a half away from me. To say that this was a let down and misleading is an understatement. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH. My best bet now is to take my NCCT exam in hopes that it will open up more doors but the NBSTSA is the certification that employers hold in highest regard. So it looks like even if i get the NCCT certification that it still comes second to the NBSTSA and where i'm living the NBSTSA is the only one that is accepted which is why im having so much trouble landing a job. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH

[db]

Thank you for this video!!! All my questions have been answered

[stephaniemariebanaga]

Hello, just want to ask you an important question. Why is it very important for a Surgical technologist to familiarize all the necessary instruments, sutures, supplies, tools to be used for surgery? Maybe you can give me a broad answer. Thanks😊

[kermit]

Do you believe it is important for surgical technologist to get their certification? I believe we are lowering our standards all across the board

[cynthiawilliams]

There are usually a lot of nurses on staff at the average hospital. How many surgical technologists are typically on staff at a hospital ? Is it more than 10, or less than 10 ?

[tnxwnup]

If you are an AST member- most credits are free to process! The cost is actually $30 every 2 years. If you are at a hospital that offers 50 minute inservices or a BLS class- those should be submitted- for free. The problem is that they usually only hand them to the nurses. Start asking questions! This is not entirely accurate

[tmf]

NCCT recertification fee is $89 annually. NCCT does not charge per CEU. It's a flat annual recertification fee; the CE is included.

[J.I.]

The NCCT DOES allow you to test at home for an additional fee of $45. Great video though

[AnomalyArcana]

Chattanooga State College has an AAH Surg AAS degree and a technical course for certification through their vocational training side. It's competitive and they only accept 24 students a year.

[claramoreno]

I am a foreign medical Doctor from Venezuela, with a specialty in OBGYN and now I moved to EEUU, I would like to get my certification as a surgical Assistant, Is there any way to sit to take the exam from the American Board?

[ogray]

Have you heard of HCPT? I need more information on that if you know? Thanks!

[weslinepierre]

NBSTSA you also can take it at home too