Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Intraoperative technique, surgical anatomy, asepsis, and patient safety for the surgical first assistant.
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Everything included — in full detail
This is exactly what you unlock. No vague promises — real numbers, straight from the portal.
Your full practice pool — 150 questions total, written to mirror the real exam blueprint, with full answer explanations for every question.
Including Anesthesia & Medications, Anatomy & Physiology, Equipment & Technology, and more.
A complete, realistic exam-day simulation with the same question count and time limit as the real thing.
Covering every key term, concept, and framework you're expected to know.
Hand-picked walkthroughs and explainers organized by topic.
Visual breakdowns of the frameworks and models the exam tests you on.
The exact formulas and calculations you need, ready to review before test day.
A searchable glossary so unfamiliar terminology never slows you down.
Real field-reference and career reading picked for this profession — never more exam-prep.
See your accuracy by domain, spot weak areas early, and follow a built-in study schedule.
Study anywhere — your progress syncs on the device you are using and picks up where you left off.
No subscriptions, no renewals — buy once and keep studying until you pass.
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Get the printed CSFA exam-prep guide — full digital portal access is included via the code inside.
Topics you'll drill
5 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.
- Anesthesia & Medications
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Equipment & Technology
- Surgical Procedures
- Aseptic Technique & Patient Safety
CSFA exam requirements & cost
Straight from the certifying body — separate from what we charge for the study portal.
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) — not to be confused with the similarly-named CSA credential from a different body. Eligibility requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical first assistant program, verified by an official diploma, transcript, or program-director letter, or current/prior CSFA status for retake candidates. The application and exam fee is $240 for AST members and $350 for non-members, which includes a non-refundable $60 processing fee. The exam itself consists of 175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 25 unscored pretest items) administered in a 4-hour session, with up to three retest attempts allowed per calendar year.
Real pass rate, retake policy, scoring, and a study timeline for CSFA — free, no purchase required.
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