Pima Medical Institute
Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Marcos Campus
San Marcos, CA
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$15,655 for the Program
Certified Registered Central Service Technician — CRCST
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The introductory certification for Sterile Processing (SP) 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 an SP 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.
Certifying Organization
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
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Pima Medical Institute
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Certificate
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
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Tuition
$15,655 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
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Certificate
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$15,655 for the Program
Pima Medical Institute
Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
35 weeks (5-day) / 39 weeks (4-day)
App fee
None
Tuition
$17,111 for the Program
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Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Denver Campus
Denver, CO
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
35 weeks (5-day) / 39 weeks (4-day)
App fee
None
Tuition
$16,401 for the Program
Suggested because Certified Registered Central Service Technician applies to Medical Equipment Preparers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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