FF - Sterile Processing Technician CRCST


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This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies/equipment.
 

*Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician Exam and receive a PROVISIONAL certification upon successful completion. Students will need to complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a sterile processing department before or after the exam to receive full certification.


Skills Learned:
•    Cleaning, Decontamination & Disinfection
•    Preparation & Packaging
•    Sterilization Process
•    Patient Care Equipment
•    Sterile Storage & Inventory Management
•    Documentation & Record Maintenance


­Tuition includes:
Online access, textbook/workbook, and certification test.


Class Prerequisites or Corequisites:
    The student must be 18 years of age and hold a standard high school diploma or equivalent. 
•    Have access to a computer with the ability to use it at an adequate level for creation, communication and collaboration 

*** NOTE: Lab Days – starting 6/1/2026, ending 8/7/2026 & every other Wednesday - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 5 sessions starting 6/10/2026, ending 8/5/2026

 
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly(2) - Wed.  
  Weekly - Fri.  

Location : Health Professions Building Location : 
  Health Professions Building.

Instructor : Lauren Cumella 

 

Notice

Please read:  Lab Days – starting 6/1/2026, ending 8/7/2026 & every other Wednesday - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 5 sessions starting 6/10/2026, ending 8/5/2026

Tuition: 

$3,198.00


Registration Closes On
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
6/1/2026 - 8/7/2026 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Lauren Cumella  Distance Education
6/10/2026 - 8/5/2026 Weekly(2) - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Lauren Cumella  Laboratory
8/7/2026 - 8/7/2026 Weekly - Fri 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Lauren Cumella  Laboratory