Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to explain the purpose of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting’s Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam; identify the main topics tested on the CST exam; demonstrate knowledge of perioperative care including preoperative preparation, intraoperative procedures, and postoperative procedures; explain the ancillary duties of a surgical technologist as they relate to administrative and personnel; identify proper equipment sterilization and maintenance procedures; recognize appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations; demonstrate knowledge of human physiology as it relates to surgical procedures; identify surgical pathologies; and apply the principals of surgical pharmacology to operative practice.