Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are responsible for various tasks pre, intra, and post operatively. They maintain asepsis during surgery, anticipating the surgeon’s needs while remaining attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure to ensure a safe environment for the patient.
There are THREE (3) routes of eligibility to take the TS-C (NCCT) exam. Select your route of eligibility from the following:
Are you a CURRENT STUDENT in a Surgical Technology program from an NCCT (authorized) school?
Are you a GRADUATE from an NCCT (authorized) school, within the past FIVE years?
You have three years of verifiable full-time experience as a Surgical Technology practitioner within the past FIVE years.
Have you completed Surgical Technology training or its equivalent during U.S. Military service within the past FIVE years?
You are a member [active-duty, retired, veteran] of the United States Armed Forces, or a spouse thereof, and have three years of verifiable full-time experience as a Surgical Technology practitioner within the past FIVE years.
In order for NCCT to process your application in a timely manner your application and all required documentation must be submitted 14 days prior to your anticipated test date.
Applications and payments are valid for one year from the date of submission to NCCT.
The practice of some professions may be regulated in certain states and it is your responsibility to determine whether this certification meets your state requirements for practice before taking it.
For information regarding requests for ADA accommodations, download the following documents:
To complete your application; a test site & test date will be required.
Please contact NCCT 800-875-4404 as needed for this information.