What's New

Pocket Prep has been working hard on a brand new application. This update allows us to more easily transfer you to the new app. If you have upgraded to the Premium Plan, you will still have that access in the new application.

If you have any trouble, we have also updated our in app help center. Please visit Settings -> Feedback & Support -> Help & Message Center and one of our team members will help you directly.

App Description

NBSTSA's Certified Surgical Technologist app is a powerful examination simulator that allows you to create customized practice tests with detailed answer explanations for every question. View your results and examination history with just a few taps. Study anywhere at any time without Internet.

The app utilizes the “spacing effect” to enhance your learning capability. You’ll space out your studying into shorter, more productive study sessions, which allow your brain to retain more information. Simply tell the app how many questions you want to take, enable the timer, and filter examination content to create the perfect study experience.

POCKET PREP KEY FEATURES:
• Two practice modes: simulation and study
• Automatic test saving and retrieval
• Detailed history and results reporting
• Intuitive navigation
• Question of the Day access
• Study reminders
• Exam day countdown

The questions in this examination prep app were created by the NBSTSA and incorporate the same stringent and secure practices used to create the CST examination. Questions were written and reviewed by subject matter experts utilizing the CST Content Outline to ensure that only the highest quality questions are published to best prepare candidates for their CST examination.

FREE WITH DOWNLOAD:
√ 10 practice questions and rationales
√ New "Question of the Day" each day
√ CST examination information

FULL PAID VERSION:
+ 335 total practice questions
+ Detailed answer explanations
+ References to source materials
+ Exam creation customization
+ Priority email support

CST SUBJECT AREAS:
1) Administrative & Personnel
2) Anatomy & Physiology
3) Equip Sterilization Maintenance
4) Intra-Operative Procedures
5) Microbiology
6) Post-Operative Procedures
7) Pre-Operative Preparation
8) Surgical Pharmacology

The NBSTSA recommends using this mobile app in conjunction with other study products available on www.nbstsa.org for a comprehensive examination preparation approach.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • January 05, 2015 Initial release
  • May 28, 2015 New version 5.2
  • May 28, 2015 Price decrease: $39.99 -> FREE!
  • August 12, 2016 New version 6.0.5
  • August 15, 2016 New version 6.0.7
  • November 06, 2016 New version 6.0.9
  • November 08, 2016 New version 6.0.11
  • June 13, 2019 New version 6.5.6
  • November 04, 2019 New version 6.7.6
  • July 14, 2020 New version 6.7.9