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Internship Assistance

While enrolled in a course that provides Internship Assistance, students in the state of California will receive assistance with hands-on internship hours or will be advised to find a location independently. After completing our online, Live Stream, or In-Person education, students conduct hands-on training in a local hospital. Central Sterilization Solutions has multiple partnering healthcare locations throughout California.

After provisional certification, students will be provided assistance to access in-network, local hospitals to complete their 400 hours. CSS also supplies liability insurance with new locations upon new contracts to aid our student’s ability to achieve their internship at locations outside our network. Full Internship Assistance features are limited to California residents.

 

Summary

Summary of CSS Internship Assistance Program:

  1. Eligibility and Scope:
    • The program is designed for students enrolled in CSS courses (online, live stream, or in-person) in California.
    • Full Internship Assistance features are limited to California residents.
  2. Internship Assistance:
    • Students receive help with securing hands-on internship hours at in-network, local hospitals after completing their coursework.
    • Alternatively, students may be advised to independently find a location for their internship.
  3. Hands-On Training:
    • After completing the educational component, students conduct hands-on training at a local hospital.
    • CSS has multiple partnering healthcare locations throughout California.
  4. Provisional Certification and Internship Hours:
    • Upon receiving provisional certification, students are assisted in accessing in-network hospitals to complete the required 400 internship hours.
    • CSS also helps students secure placements at out-of-network locations by providing liability insurance through new contracts.
  5. Additional Support:
    • CSS supplies liability insurance for new locations under new contracts to support students’ ability to complete internships outside the network.
Sterile Processing Externship

In-Network

Students will complete the required internship in a real-world Sterile Processing department. CSS students will 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.

Central Sterilization Solutions has many partnering healthcare locations throughout California. Interhsnip Assistance is to aid in finding a location to complete required hours and is not guaranteed.

Locations hours do vary, most facilities require students to have full-time, day shift hours available. CSS and students will work with each location’s requirements to verify internship availability.

Summary

Summary of Additional Internship Details:

  1. Real-World Experience:
    • Students will complete their required internship in a real-world Sterile Processing department, Dental Facility, or Surgery Center with the proper equipment.
    • CSS students will gain hands-on experience with on-the-job responsibilities, processes, and procedures.
    • Students will be treated as part of the healthcare facility team and must follow employee guidelines.
  2. Partnering Healthcare Locations:
    • CSS has many partnering healthcare locations throughout California.
    • Internship Assistance is designed to help students find a location to complete their required hours, but placement is not guaranteed.
  3. Scheduling and Availability:
    • Internship hours vary by location, with most facilities requiring students to be available for full-time, day shift hours.
    • CSS and students will work together to verify internship availability based on each location’s requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The internship provides practical, real-world training in Sterile Processing, where students are integrated into the healthcare team and must adhere to professional standards.
  • While CSS offers assistance in finding a location, placement is not guaranteed, and students may need to be proactive in securing a spot.
  • Scheduling can be a challenge, as most facilities require full-time, day shift availability, so students need to ensure their schedules align with location requirements
Locations by City

Northern California: Currently Unavailability

  • St Shasta
  • Redding
  • Red Bluff
  • Woodland
  • Sacramento
  • Stockton
  • San Francisco

Central California:

  • Santa Cruz
  • Merced
  • Bakersfield
  • Fresno
  • Visalia

Southern California:

  • Northridge
  • Glendale
  • Arcadia
  • Los Angeles
  • Long Beach
  • Fountain Valley
  • Whittier
  • Anaheim
  • Pomona
  • Colton
  • San Bernardino
  • Palm Springs
  • Joshua Tree
  • Wildomar
  • Murrieta
  • Escondido
Locations by city
Sterile Processing Department

Out-of-Network

Out-of-network locations are facilities that do not have a current contract with Central Sterilization Solutions. Students who attend our premium programs are provided support, guidance, and liability insurance to help with internship placement.

Facilities that offer internship/volunteer programs in Sterile Processing have shown a higher acceptance of students who are part of our Sterile Processing Classes/Courses while seeking placement.

Having the support and coverage with Central Sterilization Solutions has helped many students seeking internships at Out-of-Network healthcare facilities.

Summary

Summary:

  • Out-of-Network Facilities: These are healthcare facilities that do not have a current contract with Central Sterilization Solutions.
  • Premium Program Benefits: Students enrolled in premium Sterile Processing programs receive support, guidance, and liability insurance to assist with internship placements.
  • Higher Acceptance Rates: Facilities offering internship or volunteer programs in Sterile Processing tend to have higher acceptance rates for students enrolled in Central Sterilization Solutions’ classes/courses.
  • Support for Out-of-Network Placements: The support and coverage provided by Central Sterilization Solutions have been beneficial for students seeking internships at out-of-network healthcare facilities.
Out of network sterile processing

FAQ

Hands-On Traning

What is required for Internship Assistance?

While each partnering location may have additional requirements. The general requirements are Provisional HSPA Certification, Immunization Records, Drug Tests, and Background Checks. More information may be required.

Where do I go for hands-on training?

CSS has multiple healthcare facilities throughout the state of California. CSS will help students find hands-on training locations by utilizing the partnering In-Network Healthcare Facilities.  Affiliate Map 

How many hours do I need to complete?

Provisionally certified students are required by HSPA to complete 400 hours of hands-on training.

How long does it take to complete the hands-on training?

It takes roughly 3 months to complete the required hands-on training (400) hours.

Do I have to do to a In-Network facility?

CSS students do not have to complete the internship hours at a partnering facility. CSS provides students liability insurance for any out-of-network location.

Is the internship paid?

The hands-on training hours are typically unpaid. The CSS In-Network locations are unpaid internships.

Do I have to complete the internship?

In order to receive full certification from HSPA, technicians must complete 400 hours of hands-on training (internship).

What days of the week and times are Internship?

Most healthcare facilities require full-time day shift hours. Some facilities may accommodate part-time hours but will have to confirm. CSS cannot guarantee specific hours as the available hours are only determined by the facility.

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Requirements for Internship Assistance

After all basic requirements are gathered, the onboarding waitlist is roughly 6-8 weeks before internship hours start.

Placement is not guaranteed since healthcare facility availability can vary.

 

Basic terms.

For students ready to proceed or utilize Internship Assistance the closest In-Network location to the customer/student is contacted to confirm availability and requirements. CSS will communicate via the facility’s preferred method to confirm all requirements and relay this information to the customer/student to begin the onboarding process. Each location has varying requirements which must be met before on-site training (internship). If locations are unavailable to accommodate a student/customer for any reason and a secondary in-network location is not readily accessible, the customer/student will have to locate an internship location independently.

The willingness of the student to accept in-network healthcare facility requirements is not the responsibility of CSS. CSS complies with the healthcare facilities’ requirements and clearly outlines these responsibilities/requirements to the customer/student upon externship assistance request and the onboarding process. CSS cannot be held responsible for the unsuccessful placement of the customer/student, in such circumstances where the willingness to accept facility requirements is not met or accepted by the customer/student. Customers/students are required to acknowledge the terms and conditions specific to Externship Assistance before onboarding.

Customers/students will be responsible for paying/acquiring any additional requirements that healthcare facilities such as, but not limited to:

  • Drug Test
  • Background Check
  • Immunization Records
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Blood Borne Pathogen Training

These locations are not guaranteed, as each facility has varying rotation availability, requirements, or differing limitations. Placement is not guaranteed due to multiple factors such as background checks, facility availability, and more.

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Disclaimer

While enrolled in a course that includes Internship Assistance, students will receive assistance with local healthcare facilities to complete hands-on internship hours or will be advised to find a location independently. After completing CSS (Education, Career Support), and healthcare facility requirements students then request assistance to conduct hands-on training in a local hospital or will need to secure a location independently. Central Sterilization Solutions has multiple partnering healthcare locations throughout California, which are utilized to help customers complete their required CRCST 400 hours. These locations are not guaranteed, as each facility has varying rotation availability, requirements, or differing limitations. 

Customers/students will be responsible for paying/acquiring any additional requirements that healthcare facilities such as, but not limited to:

  • Drug Test
  • Background Check
  • Immunization Records 
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Blood Borne Pathogen Training

 

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