Become a Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Are you ready to embark on a career dedicated to safeguarding patient health and ensuring the highest standards of medical care? Our comprehensive Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) certification course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in this rewarding career.
In just 12 months, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
This sterile processing technician training program provides you with a prepaid voucher for the certification exam, making your journey even more accessible. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience, giving you hands-on exposure to the daily duties of an SPT.
Course Objectives
- Define the sterile processor role, responsibilities, professional skill set, and communication expectations (including accurate use of medical terminology and anatomy) required in the central processing and surgical services departments
- Identify sterile processing regulations and standards provided by regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure workplace safety, infection prevention, and proper support for the ancillary departments
- Acquire basic procedures and best practices for each phase of sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, preparation, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies
- Understand sterile storage considerations, guidelines, concerns, and common quality assurance procedures in the sterile processing department
- Learn the importance of following procedures to care for loaner instruments and manage inventory while using information management systems
- Describe how to adhere to compliance when handling documentation and maintaining records
- Explain the importance of effective communication, human relations, and personal development and how improving these skills can impact the career of a sterile processing technician
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
To become eligible for the national sterile processing technician certification exam, candidates are required to possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, a prerequisite best fulfilled before program enrollment.
Certification requirements include:
Full CRCST Certification
- Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience during the previous five years, preceding the application.
Provisional CRCST Certification
- Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience within six months of passing the certification exam.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime. This is a non-credit course series and does not earn college credit.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), thereby becoming a recognized professional in the field, eligible for employment in a wide range of healthcare settings