I have been an Instructor of Surgical Technology for over 13 years and have been a Surg Tech for over 25 years.  I am Registered and Certified.  As an Instructor I know that no matter which test a student takes they have to be taught the skill and knowledge to be able to perform the duties required of them in the OR.  Both NCCT and NBSTSA are accredited by the same accrediting body so neither of them should have more value than the other.  Students should be able to test with whichever agency they choose.  As an Instructor we train students with the knowledge to be success on either test but one agency shouldn't have leverage over the other.  Its more important to afford every student opportunity for a successful career as a ST.  This could nave a negative outcome on filling jobs in hospitals if we limit the type of test to one agency.  Please amend this law to include NCCT as an option for testing to benefit all.