National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) · NCCT Tech in Surgery-Certified Detailed Test Plan, EX-0504, effective January 2024; currently linked by NCCT as of October 16, 2026. Identity corroborated by the Candidate Handbook revised January 2026. The workbook label “Tech in Surgery – Certified Certification” maps to this examination.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• NCCT Surgical Technology Certification
• NCCT Forms & Documents
• Tech in Surgery-Certified Detailed Test Plan, effective January 2024
• NCCT Candidate Handbook, revised January 2026
• TS-C Comparison to Previous Detailed Test Plan
• CDC Recommendations for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities
• CDC Steam Sterilization
• CDC Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers
• CDC Standard Precautions for All Patient Care
• Joint Commission Ambulatory Health Care National Patient Safety Goals, effective January 2026
• AST Guidelines for Safe Medication Practices in the Perioperative Area
• AST Guidelines for Laser Safety
• AST Standards for Completing Counts
• AST Standards for Gowning and Gloving
• AST Guidelines for Establishing the Sterile Field
• AST Standards for Surgical Positioning
• AST Standards for Skin Preparation of the Surgical Patient
• FDA Webinar: Practical Advice for Preventing Surgical Fires
• Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety Statement: Blunt Suture Needles
• CAP Practical Guide to Specimen Handling in Surgical Pathology, version 12.0, March 2025
• AST Guidelines for Best Practices in Bowel Technique
• AST Standards for Handling and Care of Surgical Specimens
• AST Standards for Use of Electrosurgery
• AST Guidelines for Sharps Safety and Use of the Neutral Zone
• AST Guidelines for Breaking Down the Sterile Field
• EPA Selected Registered Disinfectants
• Oxford University Hospitals: Day Surgery Breast Reconstruction Procedures
• FDA, NIOSH & OSHA Joint Safety Communication: Blunt-Tip Surgical Suture Needles