To whom it my concern,

 I’m writing you as a NCCT Surgical Technician. I went to a vocational school in Fl. In the early 90’s, back in those days being certified was not required or there was wasn’t any incentive to become certified.After working at the same hospital  for over 24 years I decided to move to another state at this time most hospitals preferred certification. I decided to call AST to find out bout how to go about and get my certification, I was told the would not let me take the test unless I retook the surgical technologist schooling, obviously I wasn’t going back to school for two years to learn something I’ve been doing for 24 years. In my research I found NCCT, I told them my situation and told them all the years I’ve been a surgical tech and the set me up with taking the test. I ordered some studying books and after two months I took the test I was so nervous, the test was hard but thankfully I passed. I was able to move to TN and get hired as a certified surgical tech. Sense then I moved to VA. To work in a level 1 trauma hospital and they also recognize NCCT certification. I hope you will consider recognizing NCCT, I have to do 14 hours of continuing education every year. Without NCCT I wouldn’t have been able to do the job I love to do. Thank you for your time, Frank Magnes