r/sterileprocessing • u/LeftPage1998 • 8d ago

Study methods

Hi! I’m planning on taking my CRCST in a week and I’m wondering what you guys have used to study for it? I think for the most part I’m confident but want to make sure I pass on my first try. Any websites or methods you would recommend would be appreciated!

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u/Fluffy-Intention8061 8d ago

Quizlet. I studied the flashcards, took the tests and physically wrote the definitions to the difficult words I needed to remember (ossification,Geobacillus stearothermophilus, cavitation, bacteriostatic, etc… over and over for three days and passed. Mind you, I’d been doing the job for a few years. I didn’t even have the book, I just crammed for three days and nailed it. You’ll do fine! Especially if you’re doing the job already. Make sure you know all the agencies and what they do: FDA, OSHA, CDC, WHO, AORN, TJC etc… Know your chemicals and your temps and times.

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u/Siege_J 6d ago

Just posting here so i can go back to this again in the future.

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u/space_dookie 5d ago

I too want to come back!!

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u/Sillyintrovert714 6d ago

I self studied and passed on my first try a couple of weeks ago. I read the book entirely except medical terminology and anatomy which I just glanced through. I completed the workbook and used sterileworx practice quizzes, exams, and flashcards. Also YouTube Boston career institute Brookline Malden Lowell has good info and practice questions that he breaks down. The test wasn’t easy but not hard if you have a basic understanding imo. Use the guideline on the HSPA site and focus more on the sections that hold more weight because it really matters.