Description
Lectures & Orientation
Class Location:
Orange Terrace Community Center
20010 Orange Terrace Prkwy
Riverside, CA 92508
Program Start Date: April 11th, 2026
Orientation Session:
- Date: April 11th, 2026
- Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Pacific Time
- During orientation, the instructor will provide detailed information about the Sterile Processing program and the upcoming lecture schedule.
Check-In Requirements:
- Attendance for orientation is mandatory
Weekly Lecture Schedule:
- Every Saturday
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Pacific Time
The program contains:
- Live lectures reviewing 24 CRCST chapters: Central Service, Medical Terminology, Anatomy for Central Service Techs, Microbiology for Central Service Techs, Regulations, Standards, Infection Prevention, Decontamination, etc…
- Textbook, workbook, materials, and online access.
- A 2-hour timed 175-question prep exam. Preparation for the national exam.
- Tutoring available (upon request)
- Career support
- Internship Placement Assistance
Program Requirements
CSS Sterile Processing Class
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required for employers and program enrollment)
Internship Assistance
To qualify for internship placement support, students must provide the following (requirements may vary by facility and include, but are not limited to):
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Background check
- Immunization records/vaccinations
- Drug test
- Driver’s license
- Resume
Additional forms may be requested directly by the hosting facility. CSS will guide you through the process, but students are responsible for any associated costs.
