CRCST vs CSPDT: Which One Should You Get?
CRCST and CSPDT are both entry-level sterile processing certifications. Here's how they differ and which one to choose.
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How Long Is Sterile Processing Training? A Realistic Timeline
Coursework takes about 9 weeks. Add 400 clinical hours and exam prep, and most people are certified and job-ready in 3 to 6 months.
What Does a Sterile Processing Technician Do All Day
A sterile processing technician cleans, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments for hospitals. Here's what a real shift looks like, start to finish.
CRCST Certification Requirements: The Complete Breakdown
CRCST requirements: a high school diploma, an education component, 400 hands-on hours, and a passing exam score. Here's how the pieces fit together.
Sterile Processing Technician Salary Explained
Entry-level sterile processing techs typically earn $16-$22/hr. Here's how certification, shift, and experience change that number.
How to Become a Sterile Processing Technician
Become a sterile processing technician in about 2-4 months by completing training, passing a certification exam, and applying to hospitals or surgery centers.
Third-Party Medical Device Reprocessing: What It Means for Sterile Processing Departments
Hospitals are increasingly turning to medical device reprocessing to cut costs and reduce waste. Here's what SPTs need to know about this growing trend.
New SPT Training Program Signals Growing Demand for Sterile Processing Careers
Capital Region BOCES is launching a new adult Sterile Processing Tech class this fall. Here's why new training pipelines matter for the entire SPD profession.