Sterile Processing Technician Certification Program

The sterile processing technician certification program is designed to recognize entry level and existing technicians who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to provide competent services as a technician.

CRCST certification requires that you pass the certification exam and complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a CS department. These hours can be completed before testing or within 6 months of passing the exam. IAHCSMM highly recommends completing, or at least beginning, your hours of experience before testing. Hands-on experience provides an invaluable resource with which to better understand the standards, knowledge, and practices needed to be successful in a CS department and on the CRCST Exam.

Prior to applying to test, complete a minimum of 400 hours of hands-on experience in a Central Service Department, on a paid or volunteer basis. This experience must have occurred within the past five years at most, and must be documented on the exam application by the manager/supervisor who oversaw your work.

Decontamination (120 Hours)

Preparing & Packaging Instruments (120 Hours)

Sterilization & Disinfection (96 Hours)

Storage & Distribution (24 Hours)

Quality Assurance Processes (24 Hours)

Equipment (16 Hours)