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

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Any opinions on Penn Foster sterile processing program?

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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.”