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~3 Months for Clinicals
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The Central Sterilization Solutions Virtual Live Stream Course is attended by students with an instructor via video conference classroom. The class will stream for 2 hours each week for 14 sessions. We recommend students take their time with the online videos, textbook, and workbook after the virtual live stream classroom sessions. Students will have the ability to ask questions and engage with other students virtually.
Purpose: Sterile processing fundamentals. Prepare for the HSPA Exam.
Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 5-8 months.
Tuition: $1,499 for Base, $1,899 for Standard, or $2,299 for Premium Classes. Monthly options are available.
Books: Included 9th Edition HSPA CRCST Textbook & Workbook.
Location: Zoom Video Conference.
Start Date: Listed below.
Certificate: CSS certificate upon completion.
No hands-on training in the live stream lecture – conducted during the internship.
Class Dates
Enrollment: Managed by College of the Desert
Class Held: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Education: 1/21 – 4/29
01/21/25 – Introduction/Orientation
01/28/25 – Chapters 1, 2
02/04/25 – Chapters 3, 4
02/11/25 – Chapters 5 & 6 – last day for late enrollment
02/25/25– Chapters 7, 8
03/04/25 – Chapters 9, 10
03/11/25 – Chapters 11, 12
03/18/25 – Chapters 13, 14
03/25/25 – Chapters 15, 16
04/08/25 – Chapters 17, 18
04/15/25 – Chapters 19, 20
04/22/25 – Chapters 21, 22
04/29/25 – Chapters 23, 24
CSS Prep Exam – Online
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After class is complete.
Career Support
Internship
Levels: Base, Standard, or Premium
Class Held: Mondays
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm PT
Education: ~ 3 Months
Location: Zoom
Lectures:
01/27/25 – Introduction/Orientation
02/03/25 – Chapters 1, 2
02/10/25 – Chapters 3, 4
02/24/25 – Chapters 5 & 6 – last day for late enrollment
03/03/25– Chapters 7, 8
03/10/25 – Chapters 9, 10
03/17/25 – Chapters 11, 12
03/24/25 – Chapters 13, 14
03/31/25 – Chapters 15, 16
04/07/25 – Chapters 17, 18
04/14/25 – Chapters 19, 20
04/28/25 – Chapters 21, 22
05/06/25 – Chapters 23, 24
CSS Prep Exam – Online
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After class is complete.
Career Support – Standard and Premium Levels
Internship – Premium Level Only
CSS will publish new schedules every 45-90 days.
Live Stream Class Levels
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Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
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Standard
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Pay-In-Full. Save $100Monthly.
Premium
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Pay-In-Full. Save $100Monthly
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The Central Sterilization Solutions Live Stream Virtual Course is attended by students with an instructor via Zoom. The class will stream for 2 hours each week for 14 sessions. We recommend students take their time with the online videos, textbook, and workbook after the Zoom class sessions. Students will have the ability to ask questions and engage with other students using chat or live Zoom video.
Our accelerated Live Stream Sterile Processing Technician Class will prepare students to become vital members of any hospital central services team. Medical facilities of all shapes and sizes seek sterile processing technicians with skill sets that include: approved practices for decontamination and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment, the proper ways to transport equipment, identifying common pathogens found in the medical setting, and more. Sterile processing job skills are essential to the sterilization, maintenance, storage, and distribution of medical instruments. Gaining skill sets can enable a sterile processing technician to achieve higher wages.
Purpose: Sterile processing fundamentals. Prepare for the HSPA Exam.
Prerequisites: None.
Duration: 5-8 months.
Tuition: $1,499 for Base, $1,899 for Standard, or $2,299 for Premium Classes. Monthly options are available.
Books: Included 9th Edition HSPA CRCST Textbook & Workbook.
Location: Zoom Video Conference.
Start Date: Listed below.
Certificate: CSS certificate upon completion.
No hands-on training in the live stream lecture – conducted during the internship.
Prepare for the HSPA CRCST Exam
Build Career Tools
Find Internship Facilities
Upcoming Classes
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Enrollment: Managed by College of the Desert
Class Held: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Education: 1/21 – 4/29
Location: Zoom
01/21/25 – Introduction/Orientation
01/28/25 – Chapters 1, 2
02/04/25 – Chapters 3, 4
02/11/25 – Chapters 5 & 6 – last day for late enrollment
02/25/25– Chapters 7, 8
03/04/25 – Chapters 9, 10
03/11/25 – Chapters 11, 12
03/18/25 – Chapters 13, 14
03/25/25 – Chapters 15, 16
04/08/25 – Chapters 17, 18
04/15/25 – Chapters 19, 20
04/22/25 – Chapters 21, 22
04/29/25 – Chapters 23, 24
CSS Prep Exam – Online
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After class is complete.
Career Support
Internship
2025/01/21 09:00:00
+ Registration & Schedule
Levels: Base, Standard, or Premium
Class Held: Mondays
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm PT
Education: ~ 3 Months
Location: Zoom
01/27/25 – Introduction/Orientation
02/03/25 – Chapters 1, 2
02/10/25 – Chapters 3, 4
02/24/25 – Chapters 5 & 6 – last day for late enrollment
03/03/25– Chapters 7, 8
03/10/25 – Chapters 9, 10
03/17/25 – Chapters 11, 12
03/24/25 – Chapters 13, 14
03/31/25 – Chapters 15, 16
04/07/25 – Chapters 17, 18
04/14/25 – Chapters 19, 20
04/28/25 – Chapters 21, 22
05/06/25 – Chapters 23, 24
CSS Prep Exam – Online
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After class is complete.
Career Support – Standard and Premium Levels
Internship – Premium Level Only
2025/01/27 17:30:00
Future Dates Coming Soon
Class Levels
Lectures
Students attend an instructor-led class weekly. Ask questions and review material. Identical to in-person classes.
Using Zoom video meetings, the Live Stream classes offer the same great information as the in-person lectures.
During remote sessions, students will have the ability to ask questions and engage with other students virtually.
Using Zoom video meetings, CSS Students get direct access to live lectures.
Students attend an instructor-led class weekly. Ask questions and review material. Identical to in-person classes.
After completing their education, students will receive a certificate of completion.
Prepare for the HSPA CRCST Certification Exam from industry experts.
Career Support
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.
CSS helps students conduct mock interviews. Mock interviews can help position students for career opportunities.
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.
Practice interviews allow students to create effective responses, work on nonverbal communication skills, and become familiar with common sterile processing job questions.
With over 35 years of relevant industry experience, CSS provides resources, tools, and support for our students seeking careers in Sterile Processing.
As a professional job seeker or applicant, one of the most crucial documents you’ll ever need to present is your resume
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.
Internship Assistance
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.
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.
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 requirements.
Available Features
Video Conference
Virtual learning provides the same quality education as our In-Person Classroom. The Instructor will stream the class sessions using the video conference app (Zoom), providing students with remote learning.
Virtual 5 Month Course
The 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 sessions virtually.
Tutoring Services
Students will have access to a tutor for multiple chapter reviews, specialized study practices, and final exam preparation.
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 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 career assistance after course completion and certification. With our support, get connected with healthcare facilities that are in need of certified technicians.
Timeline:
Standard
Premium
Available Features
HSPA CRCST textbook, workbook, and course study guide
Virtual sessions video conference (Zoom) lectures led by a live Instructor
CSS Student Portal
2-hour timed, 175-question Prep Exam
Tutoring services
Passing certificate of completion
Career Support
Resume building
Interview skills training
Networking tools and resources
Assistance with hands-on internship hours
Available Features
HSPA CRCST textbook, workbook, and course study guide
Virtual Zoom sessions led by live Instructor
CSS Student Portal
Tutoring services
2-hour timed, 175-question Prep Exam
Passing certificate of completion
Career Support
Interview skills training
Resume building
Networking tools and resources
Assistance with hands-on internship hours
Duration:
Virtual Classroom: Advance through the course in roughly 3 months.
Virtual classes are held once a week, for up to 2 hours. These sessions are to review 2 chapters as a group.
Students are to complete practice exercises and review quizzes and exams in the time between sessions.
*100% online courses are available if the course schedule doesn’t fit your lifestyle or advancement at a higher/slower pace is required.*
Class Comparison
Class Levels
Base
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Monthly Installments
$449 down + $95.83 a month for 12 months
What's Included
Course
Textbook & Workbook
Lectures – Zoom
CSS 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
Standard
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Monthly Installments
$549 down + $120.83 a month for 12 months
What's Included
Course
Textbook & Workbook
Lectures – Zoom
CSS 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
Premium
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Monthly Installments
$849 down + $129.17 a month for 12 months
What's Included
Course
Textbook & Workbook
Lectures – Zoom
CSS 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
Class Levels
Base
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Monthly Installments
$449 down + $95.83 a month for 12 months
Standard
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Monthly Installments
$549 down + $120.83 a month for 12 months
Premium
Books
Zoom Class
Career Support
Internship Assistance
Monthly Installments
$849 down + $129.17 a month for 12 months
Full Features
Requirements
Zoom Sterile Processing Class:
Professional, willingness to learn, prioritize education.
High School Diploma or G.E.D – Employment Purposes.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Central Sterilization Solutions?
CSS advanced program was designed by the past CCSA President. Our highly reputable instructors have over 30 years of experience as Sterile Processing technicians and managers in the field. One-of-a-kind online Sterile Processing Medical Career course available to our students 24/7. With other schools and courses raising rates, CSS has always had a simple mission, “Keep our students out of debt, while they pursue their passion“. Therefore, we offer one of the most affordable financing options amongst our competitors.
Is the course accredited?
CSS is not an accredited school for college credits. We are a trade school specific for Sterile Processing Certificate Courses. CSS is exempt from accreditation. CSS is a legitimate school, and has a waiver from the BPPE to operate and teach our programs.
What is the difference between Online Independent and the Virtual Classroom?
Online independent was designed for students to take at their own pace. The Virtual Classroom is a scheduled course taught live by an instructor.
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