Skip to Main Content
Library homepage

Surg Tech: CST Exam Prep

Certified Surgical Technologist Practice Exams

Free practice exams are available for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through LearningExpress. To access the practice exams:

  • Go to the Library page (you will need to log in with your IWCC username and password)
  • In the Other Resources Section, look for the LearningExpress button. 

On the LearningExpress Page you will click on Sign In/Register, located near the top of the page. 

  • If you have NEVER used LearningExpress, you will need to REGISTER to create your free account. 
  • After you have registered or signed in, click on Centers at the top of the page
    • Choose Career Preparation
    • Choose Prepare for an Allied Health and Social Work Exams
    • Click on Certified Surgical Technologist Practice Exams

There are two full-length practice CST exams. There are three options when you take a practice exam:

  • Simulation - the test will end with the timer is up
  • Practice - The timer will run, but will not kick you out when time is up. You can also see answer explanations when you are done.
  • Learner - See the answers as you go to help you study

You can stop the test and resume at a later time, if needed.