ABOUT:
The CRCST® certification program is designed to recognize both entry-level and experienced central service technicians. It validates the technician’s competence in decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments and devices, crucial for patient safety in healthcare facilities.
CERTIFICATION BODY: IAHCSMM® (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Patient Safety: Ensure instrument sterility and patient safety.
- Instrument Examination: Detect and address defects in surgical instruments.
- Infection Control: Apply infection control procedures effectively.
- Quality Improvement: Enhance workplace quality and safety in healthcare facilities.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Format: Computer-based
- Questions: 150 MCQs (125 scored, 25 pretest)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Requirements: 400 hours of hands-on experience in a CS department, including decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and more.
RECERTIFICATION:
- Requirement: 12 CE credits per year
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 7 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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Requirements
- Experience:
400 hours of hands-on experience in a central service department, which can be completed before or within 6 months of passing the exam.
Target audiences
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Operation Theatre Personnel
- Pharmaceutical Personnel
- Central Sterile Supply Department Personnel
- Infection Control Personnel