Varsity Tutors has private CST classes for those who are considering an entry-level career as a surgical technician. With the guidance offered in your CST test prep, you can demonstrate your true abilities. The CST assesses skills that make up the entire body of knowledge for surgical first assistants and surgical technologists. It is a comprehensive exam, and you will not be able to prepare in one night.
With the help you can receive from a Varsity Tutors CST course, you can hone your study and test-taking skills now and use them in the future as well. The one-on-one CST test prep options include CST tutoring. Your personal tutor is familiar with the contents of the exam, and they can work with you during each CST class on the skills or concepts you find the most difficult. Overall, the CST assesses your abilities in many areas in the surgical tech field.
There are numerous benefits of taking CST courses provided by Varsity Tutors. For example, your tutor can create custom CST prep lessons based on your unique needs. The syllabus for CST test prep is not set in stone, so your tutor can change it to meet your needs. If you are strong in advanced principles of microbiology, but you need more work in anatomy and physiology, your tutor can focus more of your valuable CST prep time an effort there. If you get nervous before a big test or you need to work on your time management skills, a tutor can help you develop strategies to address those specific issues as well.
CST tutors can use many techniques to figure out where you are at with understanding the content on the test. A tutor can also follow along and figure out where you are, adjusting the CST test preparation session as you get a handle on the material to make sure you are always moving forward. This flexibility is one of the biggest benefits of working with a private CST prep tutor.
There are many different subjects covered on the exam and during your CST test prep, below is a list of those topics:
Topics Covered
- Pre-Operative Preparation
- Intra-Operative Procedures
- Post-Operative Procedures
- Administrative and Personnel
- Equipment Sterilization and Maintenance
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Advanced Principles of Microbiology
- Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Your instructor can help you become familiar with the format and timing of the CST. They can use their knowledge of the exam to help you get a feel for the contents and how long you can spend on each section. Practice exams can be used to simulate the real thing.
Below are a couple of practice questions that you may see on the real exam:
Practice Questions
- Which of the following refers to the process of isolating the surgical site from the rest of the body?
- Surgical draping
- Skin preparation
- Patient positioning
- Aseptic technique
- Which of the following is a type of drape that contains a specific opening to accommodate the surgical incision?
- Non-fenestrated drape
- Fenestrated drape
- Plastic adhesive drape
- Adhesive drape
As you probably already know, the more time that you spend on your CST prep, the more prepared you can be going into test day. A tutor can work with you to help you get the most out of your study time. These skilled professionals want to see you improve, so they can help you figure out where your best chances are to improve your score and help you focus your studies there. If you are ready to get started preparing for the CST, contact Varsity Tutors today. We can answer your questions and get you set up with CST preparation assistance from an expert.
Irena: CST - California Standards Test test prep 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)
- Elementary School English
- Middle School Science
- +18 subjects
Wesley: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...other was in Materials Science and Engineering. With two engineering degrees, I feel comfortable working with students in all realms of Math and Science. I have experience in teaching students of all levels, in a variety of settings. Since my sophomore year of high school, I've worked as a Private Tutor. I have worked with students ranging from ages 10-16. I have private tutored students in Middle School Math and Science, AP English, AP Physics,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- AP Physics 2
- College Computer Science
- ACT English
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Christopher: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...formal screeners along with pre assessments - I will always have a map of where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school 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...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelors, BFA Music Production
- Pace University-New York - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- College English
- High School Chemistry
- Elementary School Reading
- +47 subjects
Tanya: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...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 learning not so painful!... My teaching philosophy is that the exchange between a teacher and student should be based on an openness to learn and to cooperate with one another in order to maximize the transfer of information and ideas.
Education & Certification
- CUNY New York City College of Technology - Bachelors, Literature
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, English Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- AP English Literature and Composition
- Comparative Literature
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +32 subjects
Tatiana: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...dedicated my efforts to tutoring elementary to high school students at a local tutoring/test prep center. Although I customarily tutor school subjects, SAT, and SAT subject tests, my strongest skills are in Math and Science. My experiences with students have taught me that a students education depends on a teachers ability to convey the subject clearly. As a result, my goal is to cater to a students needs, whether it is through visual, audio, or...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Algebra 3/4
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +33 subjects
Kelly: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...Arts in English, taking many pre- and post-1800 English courses, including Victorian (19th c.) literature, Shakespeare's Tragedies and Romances, and a survey course on Geoffrey Chaucer and his contemporaries. I also took many elective courses in creative writing and theatre outside of my major requirements, such as: Theatre Appreciation, Public Speaking, Oral Interpretation, Short Story Fiction, and Prose Poetry. I recently graduated from Stony Brook University with my Master of Arts in Teaching English. At...
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
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Test Prep
- Public Speaking
- +19 subjects
Kristin: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...for the Gifted and Talented students and provided after-school and Saturday tutoring sessions to struggling students at our school. Additionally, I have taught GED courses for adults, tutoring them in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science and taught evening English Language Development courses for adults in our school district. I have also provided private tutoring services for elementary and middle school students in their homes. Finally, I have managed two summer programs for K-5...
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
- 4th Grade Reading
- Test Prep
- Elementary School
- +61 subjects
Natasha: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...day camp through my local dance studio. I tutor in all elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love 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...
Education & Certification
- The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Saint Johns University - Masters, Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- Other
- Math
- Arithmetic
- +38 subjects
Hayley: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...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 they have to learn, but because they...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- St. John's University - Masters, Adolescent Math Education
Subject Expertise
- CST - California Standards Test
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- GMAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- +29 subjects
Claire: CST - California Standards Test test prep instructor
...I have taught general music in the Lawndale School District and at YOLA (Youth Orchestra L.A.) at HOLA (Heart of LA youth center in the Rampart District). I student-taught in general elementary school classrooms (2nd and 5th grade), and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what the subject, my focus has always been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy...
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
- Reading
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- +27 subjects
Arnav: CST - California Standards Test test prep 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
- Elementary Math
- High School Biology
- +35 subjects