Understanding the exact breakdown of the NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant has multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | ||
| Perioperative Care | ||
| Preoperative Preparation | ||
| Intraoperative Procedures | ||
| Postoperative Procedures | ||
| Additional Duties | ||
| Administrative and Personnel | ||
| Equipment, Sterilization, and Maintenance | ||
| Advanced Science | ||
| Advanced Anatomy and Physiology: | ||
| Advanced Principles of Microbiology: | ||
| Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia: | ||