Features

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Base, Standard, & Premium
Classes Available

Class held weekly.
~ 3 Months for Education
~ 3 Months for Clinical

The Central Sterilization Solutions’ In-Person Course will provide students with an instructor lead course in one of our classroom locations. The class is held for up to 2 hours weekly, over ~ 3 months. Students will learn Sterile Processing by reviewing 24 chapters of the HSPA CRCST textbook with a highly skilled instructor & tutor.

 

Prerequisites: None

Duration: ~ 5 – 8 months

Tuition: $1,599 for Base, $1,999 for Standard, or $2,399 for Premium Classes. Monthly payments are available.

Books: 9th Edition HSPA CRCST Textbook & Workbook.

Locations: Riverside & Whitter Ca.

Start Date: Listed below

No hands-on training in the classroom – conducted during the internship.

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Riverside

Community Center: 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508

Levels: Base, Standard, or Premium

Class Held: Saturdays

Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT

Education: ~ 3 Month

Location: 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508

01/11/24 – Introduction/Orientation

01/18/25 – Chapters 1, 2

01/25/25 – Chapters 3, 4

02/01/25- Chapters 5 &  6 – last day for late enrollment 

02/15/25 – Chapters 7, 8

02/22/25- Chapters 9, 10

03/01/25- Chapters 11, 12

03/08/25 – Chapters 13, 14

03/15/25 – Chapters 15, 16

03/22/26- Chapters 17, 18

03/29/25- Chapters 19, 20

04/05/25 – Chapters 21, 22

04/12/25 – Chapters 23, 24

CSS Prep Exam – Online

After class is complete.

Career Support – Standard & Premium

Internship – Premium class only

2025/01/11 12:00:00

Future Dates Coming Soon

Whittier

Levels: Base, Standard, or Premium

Class Held: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm PT

Education: ~ 3 Month

Location: 7630 Washington Ave Whittier, CA 90602

03/26/25 – Introduction/Orientation

04/02/25 – Chapters 1, 2

04/09/25 – Chapters 3, 4

04/16/25- Chapters 5 &  6 – last day for late enrollment 

04/23/25 – Chapters 7, 8

05/14/25- Chapters 9, 10

05/21/25- Chapters 11, 12

05/28/25 – Chapters 13, 14

06/04/25 – Chapters 15, 16

06/11/26- Chapters 17, 18

06/18/25- Chapters 19, 20

06/25/25 – Chapters 21, 22

07/09/25 – Chapters 23, 24

CSS Prep Exam – Online

After class is complete.

Career Support – Standard & Premium

Internship – Premium class only

2025/03/26 17:30:00

Future Dates Coming Soon

Future Dates Coming Soon

Late enrollment is available after the start date listed.

Customers will be able to catch up on all missed lectures.

Class Levels

Base

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

 Tutoring

Career Support

Internship Assistance

Course features are available for nationwide students.

Standard

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Tutoring

Pass Image Career Support

Internship Assistance

Course features are available for nationwide students.

Premium

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Tutoring

Pass Image Career Support

Pass Image Internship Assistance

Internship is only available for California students.

The Central Sterilization Solutions’ In-Person Course will provide students with an instructor lead course in one of our classroom locations. The class is held for 2 hours weekly, over ~ 3 months. Students will learn Sterile Processing by reviewing the 24 chapters in the HSPA CRCST Textbook with a highly skilled instructor & tutor.

 

Prerequisites: None

Duration: ~ 5 – 8 months

Tuition: $1,599 for Base, $1,999 for Standard, & $2,399 for Premium Classes. Monthly payments are available.

Books: 9th Edition HSPA CRCST Textbook & Workbook.

Locations: Riverside & Whitter Ca.

No hands-on training in the classroom – conducted during the internship.

Pass Image Prepare for the HSPA CRCST Exam

Pass Image Build Career Tools

Pass Image Find Internship Facilities

Class Dates

Class start dates – tap to expand

Riverside

Levels: Base, Standard, or Premium

Class Held: Saturdays

Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT

Education: ~ 3 Month

Location: 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508

01/11/24 – Introduction/Orientation

01/18/25 – Chapters 1, 2

01/25/25 – Chapters 3, 4

02/01/25- Chapters 5 &  6 – last day for late enrollment 

02/15/25 – Chapters 7, 8

02/22/25- Chapters 9, 10

03/01/25- Chapters 11, 12

03/08/25 – Chapters 13, 14

03/15/25 – Chapters 15, 16

03/22/26- Chapters 17, 18

03/29/25- Chapters 19, 20

04/05/25 – Chapters 21, 22

04/12/25 – Chapters 23, 24

CSS Prep Exam – Online

After class is complete.

Career Support – Standard & Premium

Internship – Premium class only

More dates for Riverside coming in 2025.

Whittier

More dates for Whittier will be posted in 2025

Levels: Base, Standard, or Premium

Class Held: Wednesdays

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm PT

Education: ~ 3 Month

Location: 7630 Washington Ave Whittier, CA 90602

03/26/25 – Introduction/Orientation

04/02/25 – Chapters 1, 2

04/09/25 – Chapters 3, 4

04/16/25- Chapters 5 &  6 – last day for late enrollment 

04/23/25 – Chapters 7, 8

05/14/25- Chapters 9, 10

05/21/25- Chapters 11, 12

05/28/25 – Chapters 13, 14

06/04/25 – Chapters 15, 16

06/11/26- Chapters 17, 18

06/18/25- Chapters 19, 20

06/25/25 – Chapters 21, 22

07/09/25 – Chapters 23, 24

CSS Prep Exam – Online

After class is complete.

Career Support – Standard & Premium

Internship – Premium class only

Late enrollment is available after the start date listed.

Customers will be able to catch up on all missed lectures.

Class Levels

Base

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

 Career Support

Internship Assistance

Standard

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Career Support

Internship Assistance

Premium

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Career Support

Pass Image Internship Assistance

The Classroom

Two In-Person Location Available

Whittier Classroom

Whittier Community Center 7630 Washington Ave Whittier, CA 90602

Orange Terrace Community Center. 20010 Orange Terrace PKWY, Riverside, Ca 92508

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An advanced review of the course material will be outlined each week. Accessible on the CSS Student Portal.

Students will attend class with an instructor weekly to review the sterile processing material.

In-Person Course will provide students with an instructor-led course in one of our rented classroom locations.

Two In-Person Location Available

Whittier Community Center 7630 Washington Ave Whittier, CA 90602

Whittier Classroom

Orange Terrace Community Center. 20010 Orange Terrace PKWY, Riverside, Ca 92508

An advanced review of the course material will be outlined each week. Accessible on the CSS Student Portal.

Students will attend class with an instructor weekly to review the sterile processing material.

In-Person Course will provide students with an instructor-led course in one of our rented classroom locations.

Career Support

With over 35 years of relevant industry experience, CSS provides resources, tools, and support for our students seeking careers in Sterile Processing. Available on the CSS Student Portal.

CSS helps students conduct mock interviews. Mock interviews can help position students for career opportunities.

Practice interviews allow students to create effective responses, work on nonverbal communication skills, and become familiar with common sterile processing job questions.

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As a professional job seeker or applicant, one of the most crucial documents you’ll ever need to present is your resume

Students receive resume-building tools, drafting resources, and the ability to work with our team to make the necessary revisions to stand out amongst the computation.

CSS wants to help our students put their best foot forward, so we provide you with the tools and resources for your new career in Sterile Processing.

With over 35 years of relevant industry experience, CSS provides resources, tools, and support for our students seeking careers in Sterile Processing. Available on the CSS Student Portal.

Students receive resume-building tools, drafting resources, and the ability to work with our team to make the necessary revisions to stand out amongst the computation.

CSS wants to help our students put their best foot forward, so we provide you with the tools and resources for your new career in Sterile Processing.

Practice interviews allow students to create effective responses, work on nonverbal communication skills, and become familiar with common sterile processing job questions.

Internship Assistance

While enrolled attending a course that includes Internship Assistance, students will receive help with hands-on Internship hours.

After completing our online education course, and provisional certification, students then conduct hands-on training in a local hospital.

Central Sterilization Solutions has multiple in-network partnering healthcare locations throughout California. We help you find a hospital to conduct your hours.

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After provisional certification, students will be provided assistance to access in-network, local hospitals to complete their HSPA required 400 hours.

Learn true on-the-job responsibilities, processes, and procedures. Students will be treated as healthcare facility team members and are required to follow employee guidelines.

Hours do vary, most facilities require students to have full-time, day-shift hours available. The CSS team helps students complete each location’s requirement and managers these requirements on the CSS Student Portal.

Central Sterilization Solutions has multiple in-network partnering healthcare locations throughout California. We help you find a hospital to conduct your hours.

While enrolled attending a course that includes Internship Assistance, students will receive help with hands-on Internship hours.

After provisional certification, students will be provided assistance to access in-network, local hospitals to complete their HSPA required 400 hours.

Learn true on-the-job responsibilities, processes, and procedures. Students will be treated as healthcare facility team members and are required to follow employee guidelines.

Hours do vary, most facilities require students to have full-time, day-shift hours available. The CSS team helps students complete each location’s requirement and managers these requirements on the CSS Student Portal.

Timeline

Timeline

Base

Enrollment

. . .

In-Person Class

Students attend 14 CRCST lectures once a week.

~ 3 Months
. . .

Job Market

Standard

Enrollment

. . .

In-Person Class

Students attend 14 CRCST lectures once a week.

~ 3 Months
. . .

Career Support

Students will receive resume-building, interview readiness, and support to find employment.

. . .

Job Market

Premium

Enrollment

. . .

In-Person Class

Students attend 14 CRCST lectures once a week.

~ 3 Months
. . .

Career Support

Students will receive resume-building, interview readiness, and support to find employment.

. . .

Internship - Hands-on Training

After provisional certification, Premium Class students will receive assistance with in-network local hospitals to complete their HSPA-required 400 hours.

~ 3 Months

Job Market

5 Month Course

The course instructor and tutor will provide an advanced review of Certified Registered Central Service Technician material. The instructor will review two chapters each week for 14 total sessions.

CSS Prep Exam

The CSS Prep Examination will challenge students. Designed to make the national examination easier to pass. Students can retake our exam until proven ready, without any additional fees.

Interview Readiness

From the years of working in the SP field, our team understands what healthcare facilities require from technicians. Mock interview & tailored resume in preparation for an SPD job application.

Internship

Central Sterilization Solutions has built a network of healthcare facilities where our students will receive assistance to complete their 400 hours of hands-on experience. We also supply liability insurance to aid our student’s ability to achieve their internship at locations outside of our network.

Career Support

CSS in partnership with 3d party partners will assist with job placement after course completion and certification. With our support, get connected with healthcare facilities that are in need of certified technicians.

5 Month Course

The course instructor and tutor will provide an advanced review of Certified Registered Central Service Technician material. The instructor will review two chapters each week for 14 total sessions.

CSS Prep Exam

The Prep Examination will challenge students. Designed to make the national examination easier to pass. Students can retake our exam until proven ready, without any additional fees.

Interview Readiness

From the years of working in the SP field, our team understands what healthcare facilities require from technicians. Mock interview & tailored resume in preparation for an SPD job application.

Internship

Central Sterilization Solutions has built a network of healthcare facilities that our students can access to complete their 400 hours of hands-on experience. We also supply liability insurance for our students to complete their internship at locations outside of our network.

Career Support

CSS in partnership with 3d party partners will assist with job placement after course completion and certification. With our support, get connected with healthcare facilities that are in need of certified technicians.

Available Features

Pass ImageCRCST 24 chapter in-depth review: Central Service, Medical Terminology, Anatomy for Central Service Techs, Microbiology for Central Service Techs, Regulations, and Standards, Infection Prevention, Decontamination, etc

Pass Image Each In-Person classroom lecture is led by an instructor, followed by an Education Specialist led homework preparation & study tips.

Pass Image HSPA CRCST textbook, workbook, materials, and individual user on CSS Student Portal.

Pass Image A 2-hour timed, 175-question Prep “final” Exam.

Pass Image Access to a tutor.

Pass Image Passing certificate of completion.

Pass Image Career Support.

Pass Image Resume building and or revision.

Pass Image Interview skills prep.

Pass Image Networking tools.

Pass Image Assistance with hands-on internship hours.

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Available Features

Pass Image Each In-Person classroom lecture is led by an instructor, followed by an Education Specialist led homework preparation & study tips.

Pass Image14 sessions of an in-depth review of the HSPA CRCST textbook.

Pass Image CRCST textbook, workbook, materials, and an individual user on CSS Student Portal.

Pass Image Twenty-four chapter quizzes correspond with each chapter.

Pass Image A 2-hour timed, 175-question Prep “final” Exam.

Pass Image Access to a tutor.

Pass Image Career Support.

Pass Image Resume building and or revision.

Pass Image Interview skills prep.

Pass Image Networking tools.

Pass Image Assistance with hands-on internship hours.

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Class Comparison

Class Comparison

Class Levels

Base

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

 Tutoring

 Career Support

Internship Assistance

Features

Course

Textbook & Workbook

Lectures

Timed Prep Exam

Certificate of Completion

Instructor Support

Tutoring Sessions

Community Networking Message Board

Course Study Guide

 

Career Support

Resume Building

Resume Editing

Interview Skills

Interview Prep

 

Internship Assistance – Ca Residents 

In-network facilities

Liability coverage

Course features are available for nationwide students.

Standard

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Tutoring

Pass Image Career Support

Internship Assistance

Features

Course

Textbook & Workbook

Lectures

Timed Prep Exam

Certificate of Completion

Instructor Support

Tutoring Sessions

Community Networking Message Board

Course Study Guide

 

Career Support

Resume Building

Resume Editing

Interview Skills

Interview Prep

 

Internship Assistance – Ca Residents 

In-network facilities

Liability coverage

Course features are available for nationwide students.

Premium

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Tutoring

Pass Image Career Support

Pass Image Internship Assistance

Features

Course

Textbook & Workbook

Lectures

Timed Prep Exam

Certificate of Completion

Instructor Support

Tutoring Sessions

Community Networking Message Board

Course Study Guide

 

Career Support

Resume Building

Resume Editing

Interview Skills

Interview Prep

 

Internship Assistance – Ca Residents 

In-network facilities

Liability coverage

Internship for California students only.

Class Levels

Standard

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

 Career Support

Internship Assistance

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Course features are available for nationwide students.

Standard

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Career Support

Internship Assistance

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Course features are available for nationwide students.

Premium

Pass Image Books

Pass Image Sterile Processing Class

Pass Image Career Support

Pass Image Internship Assistance

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Internship for California students only.

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Requirements

 CSS Sterile Processing Class:

Professional, willingness to learn, prioritize education.

High School Diploma or G.E.D for employment.

 

Internship Assistance for California Residence:

These may include but are not limited to

California Resident

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Background check

Immunization Records/Vaccinations

Drug Test

Drivers License

Resume

Additional forms requested from the facility



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