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CRCST Study Guide

Short lessons written for the CRCST, each followed by practice questions on the same topic.

What is included

44 lessons in 7 sections: Departmental Considerations, Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection, Preparation and Packaging, Sterilization Process, Sterile Storage, Transport and Inventory Management, Patient Care Equipment and Distribution, Professional Development and Human Relation Skills
Audio in English and Spanish for every lesson, with the section being read highlighted
Spanish text for every lesson
Check yourself questions with explanations in every lesson
878 flashcards for quick review
3,013 CRCST practice questions with explanations

Departmental Considerations

6 lessons · 41 min

Work Area Environment, Airflow and Area Cleaning6 min readOpen lesson Chemical Safety, Safety Data Sheets and Eyewash Stations7 min read Attire, Hand Hygiene, Traffic Control and Ergonomics7 min read Regulations, Standards and Accreditation8 min read Documentation, Record Retention and Incident Reports7 min read Quality Assurance Benchmarks and Improvement Programs6 min read

Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection

9 lessons · 62 min

Bloodborne Pathogens, Microbiology and Prions7 min readOpen lesson PPE, Sharps and Area Hazards7 min read Point-of-Use Treatment, Soiled Transport and Sorting6 min read Disassembly, Water Quality and Detergents6 min read Manual Methods, Brushes, Lumens and TASS Prevention7 min read Ultrasonic Cleaners, Washer-Disinfectors and Cart Washers8 min read Efficacy Tests, Equipment Care and Troubleshooting8 min read Spaulding Classification and Chemical Disinfectants6 min read High-Level Disinfection Monitoring and Endoscopes7 min read

Preparation and Packaging

6 lessons · 37 min

Inspection Workstations and Visual Inspection6 min readOpen lesson Functional Testing, Damaged Instruments and Lubrication6 min read Instrument Identification, Count Sheets and Set Assembly6 min read Instrument Protection, Tray Liners and Chemical Indicators6 min read Wraps, Peel Pouches and Rigid Containers6 min read Closures, Package Inspection and Labeling7 min read

Sterilization Process

9 lessons · 60 min

Sterilizer Safety, Supplies and Daily Readiness7 min readOpen lesson Air Removal Tests, Biological Indicators and PCDs7 min read Steam Principles, Cycle Types and Sterilizer Anatomy7 min read Low-Temperature Methods and Ethylene Oxide6 min read Loading, Cycle Selection and Pre-Load Checks7 min read IUSS, Post-Cycle Verification and Cooling6 min read Implant Loads, Quarantine and Early Release6 min read Process Failures, Wet Packs and Recalls7 min read Load Records, Lot Numbers and Traceability7 min read

Sterile Storage, Transport and Inventory Management

5 lessons · 32 min

Shelving, Clearances and Fire Safety in Storage6 min readOpen lesson Shelf Life, Package Checks and Stock Rotation7 min read PAR Levels, Ordering and Product Identification7 min read Item Locators, Supply Tracking and Recalls6 min read Case Carts, Off-Site Delivery and Vendor Items6 min read

Patient Care Equipment and Distribution

4 lessons · 27 min

Electrical Safety, Soiled Device Precautions and Work Areas7 min readOpen lesson Equipment Tracking, Rentals and Loaned Units7 min read Cleaning, Inspection and Preventive Maintenance6 min read Assembly, Function Tests, Storage and Delivery7 min read

Professional Development and Human Relation Skills

5 lessons · 29 min

Workplace Communication, Etiquette and Customer Service6 min readOpen lesson Priorities, Critical Thinking and HIPAA6 min read Medical and Surgical Terminology5 min read Teams, Work Groups and Accountability7 min read Career Growth, Certification and Continuing Education5 min read

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Sample lessons: Work Area Environment, Airflow and Area Cleaning · Bloodborne Pathogens, Microbiology and Prions · Inspection Workstations and Visual Inspection · Sterilizer Safety, Supplies and Daily Readiness · Shelving, Clearances and Fire Safety in Storage · Electrical Safety, Soiled Device Precautions and Work Areas · Workplace Communication, Etiquette and Customer Service

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