CRCST Self-Study Lessons
- Certified Register Central Service Technician
Continuing Education for Central Service Technicians
About Self-Study Lessons
Self-study lessons help you maintain your HSPA certification by providing ongoing education to keep you up-to-date on the latest information in central service. Each lesson features a three-page article exploring a practical, central service-related topic and a 15-question exam. You will receive two points from HSPA for every self-study lesson exam graded by Purdue University Online that you complete with a score of 70 percent or higher (11 out of 15 correct). Two attempts to achieve a passing score are permitted per examination. You can expect to study two hours on each lesson. For paper/pencil scoring requests, please allow up to two weeks turnaround on grading.
These lessons should only be purchased by individuals already certified as a CRCST through HSPA.
Six new self-study lessons are published annually, from March to January, here on the Purdue University Online Web site and in the HSPA Process magazine. Each lesson is valid up to three years after the publication date.
Lessons Enrollment
Individual Lessons: $15
Enroll for Print
Individual self-study lessons can be downloaded from our Web site and mailed in to be graded.
Purdue/HSPA Self-Study Lesson Comparison
In addition to Purdue University, HSPA is now offering online grading of self-study lessons on their Web site. The lesson articles are the same; however you have two attempts to achieve a passing grade with the Purdue grading option.
Self-Study Lesson Subscription: $75
Enroll for Print
The included lessons will be published throughout the year, from March until the following January. The subscription series price of $75 is a $15 savings off the regular $90 ($15 x 6 lessons) published price. Be aware you are purchasing some lessons that might not be available for several months.
- Subscriptions By Mail - Simply read the article, complete the exam, and then mail or email sterileprocessing@purdue.edu the exam to Purdue Online to be graded. The mailing address is on the lesson.
For more information: sterileprocessing@purdue.edu
Current Courses
Click on the title to view/download a lesson.
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Lesson Title
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| 206 |
Decontamination Chemical Basics
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| 205 |
Technician Engagement: How Everyday Actions Boost Trust, Morale & Service Excellence
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| 204 |
Labeling Techniques for Sterile Packages
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| 203 |
Decontamination: The Essential First Step
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| 202 |
The Challenge of Wet Packs in Steam Sterilization
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| 201 |
Sharpening Sensory Skills in SP Technicians to Support Quality and Safety
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| 200 |
Leading the SPD Through Standard & Guideline Changes
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| 199 |
Statistics in Action: Quality Assurance and Patient Safety Begins with Sterility Assurance Programs
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| 198 |
Successfully Navigating Adverse Events and IFU Complexity
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| 197 |
Challenges and Considerations for Processing 3D-Printed Medical Devices
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| 196 |
Orienting and Onboarding Executive-Level Leadership to Sterile Processing
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| 195 |
Applying Standards in Sterile Processing: What Technicians Must Know
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| 194 |
Proper Handling and Transport of Soiled Medical Devices
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| 193 |
The Right PPE for Processing Technicians: What You Wear and How You Wear It Matters
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| 192 |
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities Today
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| 191 |
Standard Works Support Best Practices in Sterile Processing
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| 190 |
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization
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| 189 |
Sterilization Quality Control
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