HSPA CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (CRCST)
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Certification helps ensure surgical instruments are clean, sterile, and well-functioning, and that sterile processing department (SPD) or Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) professionals possess the essential skills necessary to manage critical departmental duties safely, effectively, and consistently.
Annual renewals of certifications enable SPD/CSSD professionals to stay current on ever-evolving surgical
technology, standards, and best practices.
If you’re interested in this program and want to learn more about it, please reach out your local ASP legal representative.
CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (CRCST)
The introductory certification for SPD/CSSD professionals.
The CRCST certification program is designed to recognize entry-level and existing technicians who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent services as a SPD/CSSD technician.
CRCSTs are integral members of the healthcare team who are responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a healthcare facility.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
- Introduction to CSSD + Microbiology
- Cleaning and Decontamination
- Disinfection
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Assembly and Packaging
- High Temperature Sterilization
- Low Temperature Sterilization
- Monitoring and Record keeping for CSSD
ACCREDITATION:
HSPA/IAHCSMM’s Certification is accredited by both:
- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
VALUE PROPOSITION:
- Free training/certification for SPD/CSSD workers;
- Coaching with HSPA/IAHCSMM speaker & bi-weekly quizzes assuring learning transfer;
- Elevate CSSD personal knowledge and Quality Standards improving Patient Safety and reducing HAI’s.
If you’re interested in this program and want to learn more about it, please reach out your local ASP legal representative.
