STERILE PROCESSING Technician ||CRCST STUDY GUIDE SERIES  

Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊 😊💗you should be so proud of yourself! You did that🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊⭐️🍾

yes i am, so happy. Now on to CIS, CER certifications next

Yes ma’am!🎉💗

How long did it take you to pass the exam ?

@@RS-do6tvi used the 6 weeks tomstudy

Thank you so much for your kind compliments😊💗 yes quizlet is the bomb. You can definitely bring learning on the go💗😊

Thank you for your support😊🙏

Thank you😊

Awesome next video coming up tomorrow. Also is there anything that confusing you at the moment. I’d be happy to help. You can Dm me on instagram @dallesha_walters😊

That is awesome! All the best to you on this journey 💗😊🎉

Your welcome 😊🎊

Thank you so much for your support from day 1 of my internship journey💗🎉😁☺️

Thank you 😊. Wishing you all the best,you can do it💗🎉

If you don’t mind me asking, what did you use to self study?

@latoyahouston3373 I used the 8 edition book, quizlet and proprofs. Just put crcst in the search bar and questions will pop up

Well congratulations 🎊🎉 on getting those hours done. All the best😊

Hey love will you sell your Manual book?

Thank you 😊

You are welcome 💗😊 I’m glad it helped.

Thank you 😊

Hi yes 🇯🇲 Waterhouse (kingston)🇯🇲 I’m considering doing tutoring. When I finalize all the details I’ll share😊

That’s awesome🎉🎉🎉🎉you can do it🎉💗

how can i reach you ?

i need a study partner am doing the same

Dm me on Instagram dallesha_walters.

I'm a jamaica 🇯🇲 also from mt V, please send contact information not on IG,

Your most welcome. I do highlight a whole bunch,when I study. I also take a lot of notes when I read through a chapter. Writing is reinforcement for me.

First let me say thank you for even having this platform for people like me it’s so important I achieve this for a better life . However my problems is remembering like the medical terminology and I find myself getting board through the chapters I’m only on chapter 4 so it’s early for me but I need to make something out of my self and why not this you know

Got it. Don’t sweat it! Move on from that chapter and circle back to it at the end. Medical terminology is important,however it’s not the entire exam. So keep it pushing and move in to another chapter.

@@dalleshaful okay yes I will do that I just finished watching your video on the most important chapters you are spot on thanks Dallesha !!!

You are most welcome. It’s best to do a program that gives you the opportunity to do the 400hrs. Are there any programs in your area that offer that?.

Thank you 😁

That’s awesome🎉how are liking it so far?

Great question. You can self study to pass the exam. However you need to do 400hrs of hands on training. Most programs provide a facility to do so. Check your state requirements and also check to see if any hospitals in your area facilitate the class. Good luck😊

You are welcome. The link is www.myhspa.org the are currently on a new edition for the book . So you might have to buy that one. Thanks for watching all the best 😊💗

@@dalleshaful thanks again

Hi, I would research the job market and see if you could get a job without being certified,then work in getting certified. Also if that’s not an option you might have to find a program that offers internship. Hope this helps.😊

Yes. Www.proprofs.com do the same by putting crcst in the search bar. Hope this helps😊

👋 hi thanks for watching. I have a couple questions?What state do you live? Each state have different requirements in regards to school. Yes you can buy the book and self-study but you still need hands on training of 400 hours to be fully certified. The book can be purchased from www.myhspa.org hope this helps.

@@dalleshaful I live in New York. Brooklyn to b precise.

So most facilities prefer you do a program. They want you to have the hands-on training in most cases. Two options you can self-study and be provisionally certified but you would have 6 months to complete the 400hrs of hands on training before you can be considered fully certified. 2: find a school that offers the hands on training so you don’t have to worry about finding a place to get that done, less hassle in my opinion. Hope this helps.😊

@@dalleshaful thanks. You are the best.

Oh wow, sorry to hear that. Contact www.myhspa.org give them a call and explain your situation. Tell them you weren’t able to complete your hours and you did the best you could to find a place. Maybe they could help you or give you an extension. Try you never know if it will work. All the best💗

Exactly 🎉

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉🎈 I pray you find a job as soon as possible good luck and all the best.😊

@@dalleshaful thank you so much😍

@@iluvjoucy9483 what was the exam mostly about ?

Hi, dear do you have the book or are you selling it?

Hi the book is available at www.myhspa.org with the workbook it’s $125.

Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 that’s a big deal. My advice buy the book and start studying now! Don’t wait before you know 6 months is here. Also a new edition of the book is coming out, so buy that one. All the best 💗😊

@@dalleshaful Thank you, I'm from Jamaica as well(Darliston,Westmoreland). I'm watching tons of your videos and others as well. Thanks again

Thank you so much for your support 💗😊🇯🇲

Hi great question. The program itself seems hard because the information is condensed. Meaning you might cover 3-4 chapters in one class and have a exam the next week plus cover 3-4 more chapters on that same day. However it’s doable once you stay on top of things. You can do it, it’s not impossible but will challenge you.💗hope that helps.

You can take the exam, but they want you to be in a hospital setting to work in each area of the department. Example:decontamination:knowing how to clean instruments etc.. the hspa website gives a breakdown of what they want you to do. Hope this helps.

Great question the link is in the description box to the HSPA website.

Hi, did you go to www.myhspa.org there is a new edition out but the test is still from the 8th edition.

Hi. The book is $125 it can be purchased on www.myhspa.org. If you don’t renew your certification within a certain period of time, you have to retake the exam. Hope I answered all your questions 😊

@@dalleshaful Thank you So much!

Hi great question. I’m my videos I basically spoke about reading the chapters and quizzing yourself often. If you have the manual it give you questions and a chapter quiz. I would suggest scheduling your exam so you have a definitive date to work towards. In regards to the externship, did you do a program or are you self studying? Thanks for watching😊💗

Thanks for you video, How can I get the book

@titilayoalebiosu6885 www.myhspa.com

You’ll be ok. Start reading and do your quizlet. I suggest scheduling your exam for 4 -8 weeks out. So you have a date to work towards.💗😊all the best.

@@dalleshaful thank you so much! I’ll try it.

Also please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t done so😊

Hi you can check out chegg books for rental. Good luck on your exam.

Hi you can purchase it at www.myhspa.org if not call them and ask when will the 8th edition be back in stock.

Hi. You can purchase the book at www.myhspa.org there is a new edition out now,I would suggest getting that.

The textbook will help you answer the questions in workbook. Also the workbook will give you an idea of the test questions.

Hi thanks for watching 😊. Get both and do the questions that’s inside the manual.

@@dalleshaful thank you for your response. It’s nerve racking and exciting.

It is ,but you got this all the best 😊🎉💗

@@dalleshaful thank you

Great question if you purchase the workbook, it has questions and the answers are in the back of the book. I also suggest using quizlet or proprofs as a resource for quizzing.

Hi great question. No you don’t need a high school diploma.

Thanks for watching 💗💗😊. They are on the 9th edition now. I would suggest calling them. To make sure the information your studying is good enough. I wouldn’t want you to study from that book and more information is added in the latest edition. Just to be in the safe side of things. All the best😊

Yes, it's possible. Also they have free online practice quiz.

Hi. Thanks for watching. No you don’t have to go to college. Google Sterilization technician classes and you should see some school or programs pop up. I would suggest attending a school that have a internship opportunity as well. All the best💗😊

Absolutely go ahead and do so. You will not regret reading and taking your time to go over the information. You will already be familiar with the contents of the book. All the best🎉😊

@@dalleshaful Great 🙂 thank you!!

Your welcome 😊please update me when you take the Exam. If you have any questions you can reach out to me on Instagram @dallesha_walters

@@dalleshaful I appreciate you 🙏 ❤

Where do you get this book

👋 hi. I took a course,but all they did was read directly from the book🫣I really just did it to get in the hospital, since I knew nothing about sterile processing. I basically had to self study,to pass the exam. You truly don’t need a program for sterile processing,you can learn it on the job training.

Hi 👋 I no longer live in New York. But I have former-coworkers who lives there. Dm me on Instagram @dallesha_walters

Hi 👋, you can study on your own and take the exam.

Great question. Are you currently in a program or are you doing self-study?.

Hi, thanks for watching. Www.myhspa.org click on CRSCT and all the information should pop up. Hope this helps 😊💗

@@dalleshaful no couldn’t find the book

I checked the website,apparently there is a new edition coming soon. So the previous edition is not available on there website. I suggest waiting for the new edition since that will basically be the updated version. Keep checking the website or you can call and ask for a definitive date of release.

Hi. Quizlet and proprofs. Hope this helps 😊

@@dalleshaful Quizlet awesome online study tool

Hi what part of ohio? Most hospitals hire non-certified techs. You can basically get paid to learn.

👋 hi, be more specific in regards to the help that you need. Is it understanding the chapters? Study strategies? What exactly do you need help with?.

@@dalleshaful thank you for your videos I just came across your page I’m subscribing Dallesha have a nice day

Www.hspa.org

Thanks hun☺️

Hi. Yes that’s what you need.😊

Thank you! And did you take any online courses or you just self studied?

I took a class that in person and internship opportunity was part of the program.

How do you like your job so far? Im still contemplating scared that I won’t like it

I like my job. I had the opportunity to relocate to another state with a job offer. Sterile process is always needed in hospital,surgery centers etc. you can even do travel technician lots of opportunities and the pay isn’t bad at all depending on what state you live. I can’t complain honestly.

Yes once your testing before May. May is when the 9th edition exams will start.

Sterile processing technical manual 9th edition.

Great question, unfortunately no. Copyright issues.

In white plains NY

If you have a facility that your able to do the 400 hours you can definitely do it on your own. But if not, it’s best to do a program that gives you the opportunity to do the 400 hours

Where will I set up to take the exam? Is there a website? And thank you so much 😊

The website is www.myhspa.org. They will give you a date and time and a location that’s closest to you to choose from. Your welcome. Hope this helps😊

Www.myhspa.org

Hi thank for watching 😊💗. Www.myhspa.org

Basically you have to do mini -courses that have to do that have credits attached to them. Each year you have to submit 12 credits to maintain your certification. It’s self paced so you do it on your own. More information is at www.myhspa.org

@@dalleshaful wow ok, thank you so much for your informative videos!!! Really appreciate you!!

😊💗thanks for your kind compliment. I appreciate it😊

Hi. 👋 what state do you live in?

@@dalleshaful thanks, please what is the name of the new one and where can I get it to buy

Same name 9th edition. Wwww.myhspa.org that’s where you can find the book and test information.

@@dalleshaful thank you

You are welcome 🤗

Hi, i went to the sights and the 9 edition is out but am confused I don’t know the actual one to by. I already have the workbook

It is 😩but you have to. You can do it day by day read a chapter and quiz yourself. You got this 💗😊

You are absolutely correct. It also depends on the state you live in. I lived in NY and thank God my friend told me about the program. It’s actually no longer available. Here in Ohio it’s easy to get into because you don’t necessarily have to be certified to start.

@@dalleshaful I’m in ATL ga… I’m was going take this online program .. to get certified .. I feel like if I get certified I should be able to get a job

Agreed if you watch my current video, I said the same thing. I wish you all the best.😊🎉

@@dalleshaful thanks hun

@@dalleshaful okay last question .. when I finish school they said I can get a certification.. but I have to get 400 hrs to be fully certified.. how can get a job if I never done this type of work .. most jobs want you to have experience

What was your study method and schedule? In terms of doing practice questions and reading the chapters and making notes.

@@dalleshaful i had a month,,i did alot of online practice tests,,websites of more than 5 ,re read my thick ass book,i was good on identifying instruments them boom 2 or 3 instrument i hve never seen,i did my 120hrs clinicals,,not even half of what i learn in class and hands on was on the test,jesus christ,,my teacher was right,,experience in the field is important i should hve waited for a experience,,its really nothin basic or easy,..125 questions i got 82 right still not passed 😂 its like questions you never expected and really dnt know because u dnt hve experience with different situations in the field…cnt elaborate more,,but im just bombarded that most of the questions is never discussed in my class or what i learn in my clinicals..

⁠@@dalleshafuli took the cbspd btw

Ohhh, I don’t know much about that exam, only thing I know the certification is good for 5 years. Are you interested in taking the CRSCT?

@@dalleshaful im thinking about it now

It’s not a requirement per say. Normally when a job is posted it shows the shift they are hiring for. So it would be up to you.

I did a nine week,Saturday only prep class for the exam. Then my 400 hours at a hospital.

@@dalleshaful you just applied for a internship at the hospital or you applied for a job? I’m going to a school next week and it 9 months long and pretty $$$ idk what to do

Wow 9 months? That’s a long time. My program was ran by a sterile processing agency that was in charge of the hospital sterile department, so once I passed the class exam I was able to do my hours at the hospital. If a program is too expensive and doesn’t provide a internship opportunity, that’s a 🚩 red flag. Depending on the state you live in, it can sometimes be difficult to get in a hospital to do your hours. So please think about it before you invest.

@@dalleshaful thank you, the 9 months is with the 400 hrs. 250 classroom hrs

Ok 👍 all the best.😊🎉

Can i pm you please im here in LA

Im planning to go to school just have questions

Very stable job. Throughout the pandemic my job was very stable. It can be good paying based on where you live and how much experience you have. Hope I answered your questions😊

Sure you can Dm me @dallesha_walters

Sure ask questions, I’ll respond 😊

Whatever works best for you😊

@@dalleshaful Are you able to show some behind the scenes footage

Of what exactly?

@@dalleshaful of the decontamination Area

Unfortunately I’m not able to. I work at a surgery center and decontamination area is not like a hospital decontamination area. I should have some footage of decontamination from my previous job. If I find it I’ll post it for you.