Sterile Processing Prep 2026

STERILE PROCESSING EXAM PREP: THE TOOLS. THE KNOWLEDGE. THE CERTIFICATION.

Only 50% pass the CBSPD exam on the first attempt. You will.

This is not just questions. It is the actual tools sterile processing technicians use every day in the SPD department.

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3 SPD DEPARTMENT TOOLS

STERILIZATION CYCLE CALCULATOR
Calculate steam sterilization parameters instantly.
- Gravity vs prevacuum cycle times
- Temperature and exposure settings
- Dry times by load type
- Biological indicator requirements

Know your cycles. Pass your exam. Protect patients.

INSTRUMENT TRAY BUILDER
Practice building and wrapping instrument sets.
- Common surgical tray configurations
- Weight limits and count sheets
- Proper wrapping techniques
- Indicator placement

Assembly skills tested on the exam and used daily.

CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION CALCULATOR
Calculate enzymatic cleaner and disinfectant dilutions.
- Manufacturer dilution ratios
- Contact time requirements
- High-level disinfection parameters
- Safety data reference

Proper dilution protects staff and ensures efficacy.

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REGULATION QUICK CARDS

SPD regulations are complex. We simplified them.

AAMI STANDARDS
- ST79 steam sterilization
- ST91 flexible endoscopes
- Key parameters and tolerances

OSHA REQUIREMENTS
- Bloodborne pathogen standard
- PPE requirements
- Chemical safety

FDA GUIDELINES
- Device reprocessing
- Single-use device policies
- Recall procedures

CDC/TJC STANDARDS
- Infection prevention
- Quality indicators
- Documentation requirements

Each regulation in one digestible card with exam tips.

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100+ SPD TERMS AND ACRONYMS

The department speaks in codes. Master them all.

AAMI, ANSI, ATP, BI, CI, CJD, EO, EtO, HEPA, HLD, IFU, PPE, RO, SPD, TASS, WD...

Searchable. With definitions and exam context.

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700+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Organized by the 7 HSPA/CBSPD exam domains:

Cleaning, Decontamination, and Disinfection (20%)
- Manual and mechanical cleaning
- Ultrasonic processing
- Disinfection levels

Preparation and Packaging (20%)
- Inspection and assembly
- Packaging materials
- Labeling and documentation

Sterilization Process (20%)
- Steam sterilization
- Low-temperature methods
- Monitoring and quality assurance

Patient Care Equipment (10%)
- Equipment processing
- Specialty items
- Transport systems

Storage and Inventory Management (10%)
- Sterile storage conditions
- Stock rotation
- Event-related sterility

Documentation and Records (10%)
- Load documentation
- Quality records
- Recall procedures

Customer Relations (10%)
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism

Scenario-based questions matching real exam format.

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COVERS BOTH CERTIFICATIONS

CRCST (HSPA)
- 150 questions, 3 hours
- 70% passing score
- Annual renewal

Study once. Certified either way.

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WHO NEEDS THIS APP

- SPD technicians pursuing first certification
- Healthcare workers transitioning to sterile processing
- Students in sterile processing programs
- Technicians preparing for recertification
- Anyone who failed and needs to pass

Over 60,000 sterile processing professionals in the US. Join them.

Patient safety starts in the SPD. Get certified.

CLEAN. STERILIZE. CERTIFY.

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This app is for educational purposes only. Not affiliated with HSPA, CBSPD, AAMI, or any healthcare facility. CRCST is a trademark of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. CSPDT is a trademark of the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.

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