Welcome to the NCCSA, the independent certification board of the National Surgical Assistant Association. This is your gateway into the surgical assisting profession. On this site you will be able to take 3 of the most important steps to furthering your career; determine your eligibility to sit for the CSA exam, maintain your professional credentials and interface with other members of the profession. Depending on where you are in your path, please follow the items below to find out more information.