Registered Central Service Technician (Sterile Processing)
The Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) 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 central service technician. CRCST’s are integral members of the healthcare team who are responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a health care facility that are essential for patient safety. While the CRCST program is based on US practice and standards, it is in harmony with international ISO standards and open to all candidates in the US and abroad who meet the eligibility requirements.
This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies/equipment.
Learn the Skills
- Cleaning, Decontamination & Disinfection
- Preparation & Packaging
- Sterilization Process
- Patient Care Equipment
- Sterile Storage & Inventory Management
- Documentation & Record Maintenance
Tuition Includes
- Online course access
- Textbook/workbook
- Certification test
Certification
Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician Exam and receive a PROVISIONAL certification upon successful completion. Students will need to complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a sterile processing department before or after the exam to receive full certification. Must be completed within 6 months of receiving provisional certification.
Class Prerequisites or Corequisites
- The student must be 18 years of age and hold a standard high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have access to a computer with the ability to use it at an adequate level for creation, communication and collaboration
Cost & Program Length
Est. Cost*: $3,198
Program Length: 10 weeks
*If you qualify for tuition assistance, your cost could be:
FastForward: $1,066
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