Sterile Processing Training & Career Readiness

Train for a career in sterile processing.

Build your knowledge with structured online lessons, prepare for certification, and get instructor and career-readiness support as you work toward entering the field.

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Inside sterile processing
Behind every procedure.Purpose in every detail.

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In their own words. In their next steps.

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SPD Week 2026 · One full enrollment scholarship

You do the work.
Let’s work toward your certification.

For one currently employed, non-certified sterile processing technician: full enrollment in our Self-Paced Sterile Processing Program, with one year of access and instructor support.

Apply for the scholarship
Applications open
Submission deadlineOctober 1711:59 p.m. Pacific · 2026
Recipient announcedMonday, October 19

Submit a short video in your scrubs, preferably at work. Employment verification required.

Your path through the program

Learn the work. Prepare for your next step.

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The full training program

Training with support for your next step.

Follow a structured online course, ask your instructor for help, and prepare for certification with resume, interview, and 400-hour guidance included.

1 year course accessVideo lessons learn on demandCertification prep CRCST & CSPDTInstructor support ask questionsCareer guidance resumes & interviewsCommunity job board for enrolled students

Two pathways. One place to prepare.

CRCST

Through HSPA

CSPDT

Through CBSPD

Compare requirements and career pathways

Take a look inside

See how you will learn.

Explore the complete Intro to SP module, the Foundations: Core Practice quiz with rationales, 40 related flashcards, and a limited Community & Jobs view for seven days. Your progress stays saved when you upgrade.

Preview a Lesson

Free account + confirmed email. No credit card.

Choose your next step

Which option fits your next step?

COMPARE YOUR TWO OPTIONS

Choose the support you need.

Choose the full program for structured training, instructor support, and career guidance. Choose the bundle when you already know the fundamentals and need exam practice.

Training & career readiness program and exam prep bundle
What you getFull Training ProgramExam Prep Bundle
Best forYou are new to the field or need structured training and career guidance.You know the fundamentals and want focused exam preparation.
Structured lessons and chapter reviewsIncludedNot included
Instructor supportIncludedNot included
Resume, interview, and 400-hour guidanceIncludedNot included
600+ practice questions and explanationsIncludedIncluded
450 interactive flashcardsIncludedIncluded
Scores and missed-question reviewIncludedIncluded
Community and job boardIncludedIncluded
AccessOne year of course accessMonthly or lifetime study-tool access
Price$497 pay in full$29/month or $129 one time
Payment optionsPay in full or 3 monthly payments totaling $697Monthly until canceled, or lifetime with no renewals
Your next stepEnroll in the programGet the bundle

Job opportunities that do not require certification at application are posted as they become available. Employer requirements and availability vary. The program also offers a three-month payment plan totaling $697. View program details.

Certification pathways

Two certifications. Both can lead to employment.

Compare HSPA’s CRCST and CBSPD’s CSPDT, including hands-on hours, exam eligibility, and renewal, to choose the path that fits your career plans.

We provide your completion documents.

After you successfully complete our Training & Career Readiness Program with a course grade of 70% or higher, The Sterile Process will provide your certificate of completion and grade documentation for CBSPD’s training-course eligibility route.

Compare CRCST and CSPDT

More than a bank of questions

Know the answer.
Understand the reason.

Practice is more useful when you know what to work on next. Try a question from TSP’s existing readiness exam.

What happens when I miss a question?
  1. Read the explanation. Understand the concept behind the correct answer.
  2. Open Needs Review in Study Hub. Revisit missed questions and their learning guidance.
  3. Practice with a purpose. Use focused sets and flashcards to work on that topic.

For this example, review medical terminology and surgical suffixes. Full exam explanations appear after submission.

$29/month or $129 lifetimePractice questions + 450 flashcards + community job-board access. CRCST and CBSPD pathways. Monthly access renews until canceled; lifetime is one payment.
Try the actual Study HubChoose your bundle accessInstructor support and the full course are offered separately.

Try one · medical terminology

The surgery schedule lists a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which interpretation BEST helps the SP technician anticipate the procedure?
One practice excerpt, not an official certification exam question. This homepage answer is not saved to your account.

Inside the student community

Explore opportunities as you build your skills.

The Community Board brings job leads into Study Hub, including sterile processing opportunities that do not require certification at the time of application. New opportunities are posted as they become available.

  • Explore non-certified and entry-level job leads
  • Review employer requirements before applying
  • Find opportunities while you work toward certification
Open Community & Jobs

For enrolled students. Openings and employer requirements vary; placement is not guaranteed.

Free career tool

Check pay in your area.

Enter your ZIP code to compare local wages for Medical Equipment Preparers, the federal occupation that includes sterile processing technicians.

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Use wage data as a starting point. Actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, certification, and location.

Frequently asked questions

Get clear before you enroll.

Understand the training, support, and next steps before you enroll.

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Can these materials help with CRCST and CBSPD?

Students have passed both exams using TSP materials. Our lessons cover shared sterile processing fundamentals. Choose the CRCST or CBSPD Technician pathway for your diagnostic, practice exams, and flashcards. The CBSPD technician credential is CSPDT.

Do I need the full program or exam preparation?

Choose the Training & Career Readiness Program if you need structured instruction, instructor support, and guidance toward entering the field. If you already know the fundamentals, choose the CRCST & CSPDT Exam Prep Bundle for focused practice and review. You can preview a lesson before enrolling.

What is included in the training program?

One year of access to video lessons, study guides, 652 practice questions, 450 flashcards, and instructor support. Career-readiness guidance and the enrolled-student community board are also included. Non-certified sterile processing job opportunities are posted as they become available. Employer requirements vary; access does not guarantee placement.

Can I change how I study the flashcards?

Yes. Switch between flip cards, matching, type recall, and quick quiz using the same 450-card deck.

Does purchasing study tools register me for an exam?

No. Certification exam applications and fees are separate. Apply directly to HSPA for CRCST or CBSPD for CSPDT and confirm your eligibility with that organization.

Is passing guaranteed?

No. TSP provides preparation and support. Your results depend on your knowledge, preparation, and exam performance. The certifying organization determines certification.