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2026 Live Stream Start Dates:
• May 26, 2026 (Late enrollment available)
• May 30, 2026 (Late enrollment until June 20th)
• June 11, 2026
• June 24, 2026
More dates coming soon!
New Sterile Processing Class Starts February 3, 2026!
Dreaming of a stable, meaningful job in the medical field? Become a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and help ensure every surgical instrument is perfectly sterile and safe for patients.
Your Career in Healthcare Starts HERE! New Sterile Processing Class Begins January 15, 2026!
Are you looking for a rewarding, in-demand career in the medical field? Become a Certified Registered Central Service Technician
In today’s fast-paced world, finding a career that combines stability, purpose, and growth can feel like a challenge. But what if we told you that sterile processing—the unsung
Join us at the SoCal Sterile Processing Association for our inaugural conference, where we will be diving into the latest innovations and best practices in the field.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is a must-attend for anyone in the sterile processing industry.
It’s great that you’re preparing for your CSS Sterile Processing Course! Here’s a breakdown of essential supplies, combining staff recommendations and student suggestions:
Essentials:
- Notebooks:
- Multiple notebooks are highly recommended.
- Dedicated notebooks for:
- Class lectures/notes
- Flashcards
We often get asked, “How long does the program take”.
The duration of our program is tailored to your specific goals, learning style, and level selected. Students choose from base, standard, or premium options.
Here’s a general breakdown:
Base Course (3-4 Months): This cour..
What is the HSPA CRCST Exam?
The HSPA CRCST exam is a nationally recognized certification for Central Service Technicians. This exam tests your knowledge and skills in various areas of sterile processing, including:
- Cleaning and Decontamination
- Packaging and Sterilization
- Sterile Storage and Distribution
- Infection Prevention and Control
Growth in Healthcare
The healthcare field in North America is currently undergoing a significant expansion. This is great news for anyone looking to work in the industry. According to the data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities within healthcare professions are projected to grow by 13% between 2021 and 2031, surpassing the average growth rate across all industries, this is incredible. This growth is ..
Tech Pay
As of 2024, the median wage for a Sterile Processing Technician in California stands at approximately $26.90 per hour, surpassing the national average. However, actual earnings can vary based on factors like location, level of experience, employer, and certifications held. Different urban areas and rural towns may offer distinct salary scales, while more seasoned technicians usually command higher pay. Overall …
Is Sterile Processing A Fulfilling Career Path?
Sterile processing, referred to as central sterile supply (CSS), is pivotal in healthcare facilities. It encompasses the essential tasks of cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling medical instruments and equipment. Opting for a career in sterile processing offers numerous
The Challenges of Working in a Small Space in Sterile Processing
Sterile processing departments (SPDs) play a crucial role in ensuring that medical instruments and devices are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use in the operating room (OR) and other
Improving the culture within sterile processing departments
(SPDs) is crucial for attracting more candidates to the technician
positions. Here are some steps that can be taken:
1. Enhance Recognition and Respect
The Impact of Sterile Processing on Patient Outcomes: A Critical
Link in Healthcare Quality
By Harry Mullen CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER
Sterile processing is an essential yet often overlooked component of healthcare that plays a …
Confident Certification
NEW Episode Release! ?Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gc-PKtUV // This week on Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz, CSPDT, CRCST, CHL, CISteams up with SP education enthusiasts, Chant? Brown, Harry Mullen CRCST CIS CHL CER, and Bobby Parker, to discuss the value of investing in formal training to reach your certification goals. We’re going beyond the textbook to give you the inside scoop on curriculums, study tips, and much more from industry experts who have established….
CSS Sterile Processing Program
What is this all about?
We are one of California’s top-rated Sterile Processing Trade Schools, teaching the Art & Science of Sterile Processing since 2011. Our highly reputable instructors have over 30 years of experience as Sterile Processing technicians and managers in the field. Our sterile processing school was created by sterile processing experts, to provide our students with a premium industry-leading education. Our team has collected experience from technicians, leads, managers, and educators. .
HSPA CRCST Exam
Students may apply for the current HSPA CRCST Exam online until March 31, 2024.
Students may also apply, via the paper method, submitted by mail, fax, or email until April 12, 2024. Students can schedule to take the provisional and full HSPA CRCST certification exam until the end of May 2024, as stated on the HSPA website.
New Pilot HSPA Exam.
Students who want to take the new pilot exam for their provisional or full certification can start applying as soon as January 19, 2024. After the application is submitted….
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Remote interviews
Remote interviewing is becoming more common every day. So it might be time to prepare for your virtual interview using your phone or laptop. While enrolled in a CSS Career Support Course, students practice a Sterile Processing interview over Zoom Meetings. From our manager’s years of experience, we have a unique and insightful perspective of what most interviewers are looking for. So we stress the importance of being prepared.
What to wear in a Job Interview?
Some of the information in this article may seem basic or common knowledge, but readers would be surprised by the multiple instances where these basics were unknown to the interviewee. The CSS team has had experience in the practice of interviewing candidates and felt it best to provide our opinion on what to wear in a Sterile Processing interview. It is our goal to help our students put the best first forward when seeking new career opportunities.
What are the primary differences between the Zoom live stream classes and the online courses?
Both the Zoom sessions and online courses provide students with a quality education, but which one is best for you?
Live Stream Zoom Class
The Zoom live stream classes are conducted with a live instructor weekly. It depends on the student’s learning style and which class or course best suits their preferences. CSS assists, no matter which version of the course a student enrolls in.
The CSS SP 5-Step Process
Central Sterilization Solutions follows a 5-step process with all of our students enrolled in Sterile Processing Classes or Courses. This 5-step process has proven to be highly effective in getting students certified and finding them a career in sterile processing. Central Sterilization Solutions (CSS) was created for professionals at all levels of their careers. Step 1: Education CSS offers 3 ways to learn Sterile Processing; In-Person Classes, Live Stream Classes, or Online Courses.
The Guarded Castle. The challenges with externship and hands-on training.
As a requirement, students seeking full CRCST certification need to complete 400 hours of hands-on training.
This has been challenging for self-study students and continues to be one of the biggest hurdles of entry “guarded castles” that students may face today. But how do you get your hours? How do you get into the castle and find the gold within?
The best tips for becoming a sterile processing technician!
What is Sterile Processing and why is it importance of sterile processing in healthcare
Sterile processing is an important part of healthcare that helps to prevent the spread of infection. It is essential that all medical equipment and supplies are properly sterilized to prevent the spread of infections. Sterile processing can also help to ensure the quality of care provided to patients. It is important to
Events
Starting February 10th, 2024.
New In-person Sterile Processing Class in Riverside, CA. Enrollment is open now. Start 2024 by learning Sterile Processing with CSS. 14 sessions will dive into core topics. Prepare for the HSPA Exam with CSS.
Live Stream Class starting February 7th, 2024.
Receive the same quality education as our In-person Sterile Processing Classes. Students join our remote Zoom Classes from the comfort of their home. Sessions are up to 2-hours long and are conducted weekly.
In-person Sterile Processing Class in Riverside CA. Starting January 13th, 2024. Enrollment is open now.
14 sessions long. Join an In-person class to learn Sterile Processing as a group. Ask questions and coordinate with your classmates.
CSS allows students to enroll in a class up to 3-4 weeks after the orientation date. We currently have seats available if you would like to join a Live Stream class before September 2023.
Ready to start an afternoon class asap? CSS has late enrollment available for our Riverside Ca classroom. We provide all the tools to catch up.
CSS allows students to enroll in a class up to 3-4 weeks after the orientation date. We currently have seats available if you would like to join a Live Stream class before September 2023.
New Live Stream Class starting September 7th, 2023
Video Conference Zoom Sessions
Sessions are held on Thursdays
The new In-Person Class starts September 9th, 2023. Classes are held one day a week. 14 sessions/weeks
Location: Riverside Community Center
Duration: 8 months
5 months education / 3 months externship
New Location added. Riverside & Whittier is available. CSS will be hosting a new In-Person CRCST Class. Starting: May 23rd, 2023. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Whittier Community Center 7630 Washington Ave Whittier, CA 90602 Registration is open now!
Riverside Class registration is available. CSS will be hosting a new In-Person CRCST Class. Starting: May 20th, 2023. 9 am – 11 am. Location:20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside Ca, 92508 Registration is open now!
New Live Stream Class starting May 18th, 2023. The class will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm pt. Students will be able to learn sterile processing remotely, then receive assistance with hands-on training, and job placement support. Live Stream will consist of 14 sessions. Each session will be 2 hours long
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What’s going on with the 9th Edition CRCST Textbook?
An expected updated from HSPA is upon us. Central Sterilization Solutions has continued to provide all our students with the latest edition of CRCST material.
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Sterile Processing Articles
UV light sanitation at home
Date 1/15/21
If you’re like me, you have been recently thinking about ways to sanitizing your home even more. I live and breath sanitization. It has been my world since 1988.
Our history is being written “Pandemics Throughout History”
Date 4/16/20
Epidemics have visited humanity throughout its existence, often redirecting the course of history. Disease outbreaks have ravaged and, at times, signaled the end of entire civilizations.
CEU Training during down time.
Date 3/23/20
During slow time in a sterile processing department, the hospital often times resorts to cutting back on staff in order to save money. But is this the right thing to do? We have to ask ourselves, is the training in the department up to the standards that it needs to be?
What is Sterile Processing?
Date 01/01/20
SPD is one of the most overlooked but most vital departments of a hospital. Becoming a Sterile Processing Technician is also one of the fastest ways to get into the medical field. Central Sterilization Solutions (CSS) wants to bring insight to a rewarding and impactful career that is
Are we wasting valuable resources during this pandemic?
Date 04/10/20
The following are recommendations that CSS is sharing with our clients. Recommendations are based on information we have obtained through various agencies such as the CDC, FDA and relevant vendors.
