Overview
Each of our programs prepares our students to take a certification exam after graduation. Depending on the program, students will take their exams through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Upcoming NCCT Tests in Stockton:
- October 13, 2023 @ 8AM
- October 13, 2023 @ 1PM
Upcoming NCCT Tests in Bakersfield:
- None scheduled. Please call 661-230-6316 or email [email protected] to request a test date.
Students enrolled in our EKG Technician or Surgical Technologist programs can take their NCCT Certification Exams at Altamont Healthcare. You must register for your test date at least 14 days in advance. If you arrive late to your test, you will not be allowed entry.
CBSPD Testing Process
Zenith Career Services (ZCS) is the first PSI/ATLAS testing site in Stockton, CA. It is located directly next to Altamont Healthcare at 2027 W March Lane Suite 2. Altamont Healthcare students are encouraged to take their PSI exam at ZCS for the next testing window: August 7-12, 2023. The Application Deadline is August 1, 2022.
The Central Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution hosts the certification exam for the following programs:
- Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) Technician
- Endoscope Reprocessing Technician (ERT)
The exam fee is $125 for each exam plus any convenience fees that may apply. Other test sites may charge their own sitting fee on the day of the exam. Test dates and test sites can be found at the CBSPD website.
NCCT Testing Process
Zenith Career Services locations in Stockton and Bakersfield are both certified NCCT testing sites. Students that take the exam through us will not need to pay a sitting fee. You can apply for your NCCT exam at the NCCT website.
The National Center for Competency Testing hosts the certification exams for the following programs:
The fee for the EKG Technician Exam is $119. The fee for the Surgical Technologist Exam is $199.
Zenith Career Services can be reached at [email protected] or 209-323-2577. ZCS staff cannot sign you up for test dates, but they can confirm your presence on the roster if you are unsure if your application was successful.
