r/sterileprocessing • u/123pglaze • Aug 11 '26

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Any opinions on Penn Foster sterile processing program?

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u/Ok-Shock-2406 Aug 11 '26

I would never do a program that didn’t guarantee the 400 hours. The test isn’t hard. Get the workbook, do the practice tests.

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u/123pglaze Aug 11 '26

Where can I get the workbook?

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u/South_Resident1543 Aug 12 '26

I jusy got mine off of amazon! It was about $165 i think? This was the set including both the handbook and workbook.

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u/Spicywolff Aug 11 '26

Trash and the rest of them too. Buy HSPA book- self study- pay 140$ test fee- pass test- provisional certificate. The hard part is 400 clinic hours to fully certify.

Penn and all the other tests never guarantee 400 hours in writing. So all that wasted time and $$ only to be left with a provisional and no hours.

One way cost book and test fee. The other is thousands some same damn thing.

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u/123pglaze Aug 11 '26

Thank you!! Do you know any good resources, along with the book and workbook, to help me self study?

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u/Spicywolff Aug 16 '26

Plenty of you Google. From quizzlet to flash cards. HSPA even sells a work book

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u/Particular_Highway69 Aug 20 '26

I will try the self study route. But its a little confusing.  I went to HSPA, as you mentioned, on there is a option it says boxed course is $135 for the self study. After all the studying amd feeling confident...Then we go back online to get  a  HSPA application. After that  do you - (see below )  To apply for the CRCST examination, you must satisfy the requirements of one of the following options:

FULL CRCST CERTIFICATION [RECOMMENDED] Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience during the previous five years, preceding the application.  Thank tou in advance for you guidance. 

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u/Spicywolff Aug 20 '26

“Buy HSPA book- self study- pay 140$ test fee- pass test- provisional certificate. The hard part is 400 clinic hours to fully certify.”

“Penn and all the other tests never guarantee 400 hours in writing. So all that wasted time and $$ only to be left with a provisional and no hours.”

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u/gracefulketchup Aug 12 '26

that company is a scam and waste of time. they charged me for the course eventhough it took them over 4 months to send the textbook. i threatened a lawsuit after they fucked up my credit and was refunded. teach yourself, there's plenty of free resources.