If you are hoping to become a surgical technologist and have a CST exam coming up, you can find CST prep courses with the help of Varsity Tutors. We can help you sign up for CST prep classes that will allow you to work with a skilled instructor in a one-on-one setting. By taking advantage of these one-on-one CST classes, you can receive many benefits that do not come along with working in a traditional classroom.
Every CST class session can be prepared to fit your needs as they happen. Your first CST course will be spent with your instructor figuring out where you stand and finding what level you should begin with. They can use this information to build a foundation to plan a set of CST courses that tackle your most challenging areas. This entire time, your tutor can track your progress and make adjustments to the CST course lesson plan as you go. For instance, if you have mastered the concepts of perioperative care, your instructor can change the CST class to focus on basic science concepts. The flexibility in teaching helps your tutor make your study time efficient and effective.
The CST covers the skills and knowledge that are necessary for entry-level surgical technology settings. Your tutor can track down any gaps in your knowledge and address them during the sessions so you can get caught up. If you are having difficulties with ancillary duties, it would be a lot better to get a head start on studying the information.
As you go through the customized sessions of your CST prep course, you will be trying to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam. Below is a table that lays out the sections and how many questions you can expect in each section:
| Section | Questions |
| Perioperative Care | 91 |
| Ancillary Duties | 26 |
| Basic Science | 33 |
| Total | 150 |
Now that you know how many questions to expect in each section, here is a comprehensive list of each section and what topics each section covers:
Section Breakdown:
- Perioperative Care
- Preoperative Preparation
- Intraoperative Procedures
- Postoperative Procedures
- Ancillary Duties
- Administrative and Personnel
- Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance
- Basic Science
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Surgical Pharmacology
In addition to helping you tap into the material you will encounter on the exam, CST tutors can also help you with valuable test-taking tips and strategies as well. Additionally, if you are someone who has some test anxiety, your tutor can share relaxation exercises with you to help you focus and relieve your anxiety on test day. This can help you build your time management skills, improve your overall test-taking skills, and help relieve any test anxiety you may have.
If you are ready to get the CST prep help that you need, feel free to contact Varsity Tutors. We can help you find an instructor who best matches your schedule needs. Also, you can use the Live Learning Platform that allows you to schedule and attend classes online from anywhere with a stable internet connection. This allows you to get the help you need without the pressure of meeting someone physically. We are looking forward to meeting and getting to know you, so please contact us today. Together we can work to reach for your CST score goals with a CST prep class.
Irena: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
I am an elementary school teacher during the day and a student too- learning really is life long. My favorite hobbies are mostly outdoor activities like hiking and climbing. I love traveling in the USA and to Europe, which is where I'm from. I love art in all its form, visual and performing arts. My favorite subjects are Math and Science. Reading always calms and there's nothing I love more than a good book.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Study Skills
- +18 subjects
Wesley: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...from ages 10-16. I have private tutored students in Middle School Math and Science, AP English, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus. I am experienced in teaching a wide variety of subjects but, I love teaching Math classes the most. I love challenging the minds of my students and teaching them new ways to approach and solve problems. I believe that education is not about teaching students how to work through problems to do well...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Differential Equations
- SAT Writing and Language
- AP Calculus BC
- +108 subjects
Christopher: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students in pilot programs that center around blended and asynchronous learning. I am entering my 6th year as an elementary/middle school teacher. I have worked with students in grades 2-8th and bridge programs for students 9-11. My focus has been in math, ELA, technology, and science (5th/8th).... Students learn best when they are challenged. The notion of constructive challenges in task orientated teaching sets students up for academic success.
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelors, BFA Music Production
- Pace University-New York - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Chemistry
- REGENTS
- Elementary School Math
- +47 subjects
Tanya: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...for ten years in the New York City public school system, I have many years of specific training that will allow me to adapt to any learning need or style. I have three licenses in English Language Arts (K-12), Information Sciences (K-12), and Literacy (K-12). I have also been designated as the the official English Regents, Common Core, and SAT prep teacher at my high school. I have a warm and open style that makes...
Education & Certification
- CUNY New York City College of Technology - Bachelors, Literature
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, English Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- World Literature
- High School English
- College English
- +32 subjects
Tatiana: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...a result, my goal is to cater to a students needs, whether it is through visual, audio, or repetitious learning. I have been fortunate enough continue my passion of tutoring and aiding students in a year-long college program called Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) that tailors towards elementary school students with disabilities and family problems in downtown Los Angeles. However, when I do have free time, I enjoy hiking, running, reading, and playing badminton, which help...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- CAHSEE
- SAT Mathematics
- Chemistry
- +33 subjects
Kelly: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...Prose Poetry. I recently graduated from Stony Brook University with my Master of Arts in Teaching English. At Stony Brook, I took graduate English courses such as 20th Century American Poetry and 20th Century American Fiction, while also completing teaching courses required for certification (Special Education, Human Development, Methods of Teaching English I and II, and Foundations of Education). I am now certified by New York State to teach grades 5 through 12, though I...
Education & Certification
- Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Stony Brook University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English, Secondary Ed.
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Essay Editing
- Comparative Literature
- PSAT
- +19 subjects
Kristin: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...become more self aware of their academic struggles relative to peers. I believe in meeting a child where they are at academically and finding ways to help them learn in a style that meets their individual needs. No two students are the same and everyone learns differently, be it visually, auditory, or kinesthetic (hands-on) learning. Ultimately, I want to help boost student's academic performance and their self confidence! Teaching background: I have been teaching for...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Communication Arts
- Carnegie Mellon University - Unknown, Public Management
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Physical Science
- 7th Grade Science
- 3rd Grade Reading
- +61 subjects
Natasha: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to make sure they get the most thorough understanding of a particular concept. Often times I use hands-on materials, one-on-one settings, and technology based instruction. One person at a time helping one student at a time can make the difference.
Education & Certification
- The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Saint Johns University - Masters, Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Study Skills
- Earth Science
- Reading
- +38 subjects
Hayley: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...auspices of the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I have experience teaching various levels of math and understand how to convey concepts in practical and clear ways so students gain a real understanding of the material. My particular specialty is Math. My style of teaching--and my passion for the subject-- resulted in high test scores and the gratification of a lot of students. A passion for math is a contagious thing. My students learn not because...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- St. John's University - Masters, Adolescent Math Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Statistics
- GMAT
- Algebra 2
- +29 subjects
Claire: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
...strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the unique ways each student takes in and understands information. I firmly believe that everyone is smart in their own way, and I love to discover and appreciate each student's way of learning and thinking. I believe that we all construct our own knowledge through experience - we learn...
Education & Certification
- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- +27 subjects
Arnav: CST - California Standards Test course instructor
I have served as a tutor during middle school and high school for subjects ranging from math to history to English. I think that I'm a great tutor because I am knowledgeable in the subjects that I have listed above. I am also very patient when teaching others because I understand how difficult some concepts can be to grasp having struggled with them myself earlier in life. ... My teaching philosophy can best be described as persistent. I will try a variety of different methods, sample problems, and approaches to make sure the student is comfortable with the material on their own.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Computer Science
- PSAT Writing Skills
- High School Biology
- +35 subjects