The Sterile Processing Technician Online Program consists of eight (8) courses that cover the fundamental knowledge and skills that are relevant to working in healthcare and the sterile processing field. These include Digital Technology, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Sterile Processing Functions, Practical Applications of Sterile Processing and Career Success in Healthcare. Certifications include Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) offered through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Learners can sit for provisional certification upon successful completion of this program. Full CRCST certification is obtained after acquiring 400 hours of hands-on experience in a sterile processing department within six months of obtaining provisional certification.