I didn’t go to school I just took the test after I read the book,my aunt had the book which was free and I took the test in nyc, I have had my certification since 2016. I volunteered to get my 400 hrs, it was a fast process for me. I’m not in the field anymore but I try to keep my certification up.
I am so glad that I came across your page. I got hired 2/17/23 and I love it. Never worked in the health care field. I have a business degree in marketing so this is a whole new world for me. I am looking to get certified so I can travel with this job. Thanks for the video
This field is new to me as well. I was a preschool teacher for 10 years. I start my new job next week. I agree the book is the key to passing the exam. Thanks for the video. ❤
Hey are you certified yet? I know from experience they are looking to someone who is positive a hard worker and someone who will fit right along with the rest of employees . Be warm and open . Do some research about every area in the department and what it entails . Be confident and hopefully it goes well . If you not certified please inform them how Eager you are to study and receive your certification. Also familiarize yourself with the dirty and clean elevators
In New Jersey you cannot be hired unless you have your certification or at least a provisional certification which means you passed the test but don't have your hours yet. But the HSPA will let you submit creditable hours from other similar employment that would qualify you towards your 400 hours. I worked 14 years as a dental assistant with 1 and a half years in periodontal surgery instrument processing. That could count as hands on. I'm going to apply to see if the experience counts and if so I can than study, pass the test and be certified right on. I'm hoping this works out for me since they have dental as an option.
You explained this so well, and made me more comfortable with going forward, since my age is over 45. Oh, are the tools in those books, since you need to identify those? Thank you, new subscriber.
I hv a degree as well in CJ tho. Hard getting into that field. Thkg about switching. Always looked into sterilization tech. Time to move forward. Thanks for this video. Very informative.
Yes I felt bad not working in my field that I went too school for but you have to do what makes you happy . I was easily burnt out in the social work field
Omg me too. I'm a cna for 10 months and hate it and was looking for something else. I just did an interview for the VA hospital for this position, but they will train me for it. I can't wait
Thank you so much for your video. I’m Virginia too, Norfolk. I just received the books. Chapter 1, finished. My head is already heavy 😂 I just find a job with one year to be certified also but I don’t know if they will take me with zeroooo experience. I’m a little bit afraid to apply.
I’m interested in becoming an SPT I live in Florida. However how do I get the 400 hrs ? Will they hire after I get certified with no hands on experience?
Hi great video is anyone here from NY IF so do you mind saying where did you go to do the 400 hrs Volunteer, which facility if anyone in NY within the 5 Boroughs would know .TY
I am starting class in NYC this month, community college will be from February 2023 to July 2023, Saturday class only. Thank you for this video it gave me a clear insight ❤
I'm going to school right now for my sterile processing the diploma but I was hired at the hospital to start before I graduated so I'm really excited and I don't know anything yet but I guess I learned along the way it's three and a half months of training any advice about my first day anyone I start Tuesday
Hey hun thanks I’m glad they are inspiring Below is the book to the new editions of the book . I hope this helps . hspa.users.membersuite.com/shop/store/browse
Hi! Love your videos! I work as a Phlebotomist in a hospital and have been thinking of taking a Sterile processing course and possibly changing careers. Is there a lot of heavy lifting in this career? As a phlebotomist, always bending to draw blood is starting to take a toll on my back. Not sure if this is the right career move, please let me know your opinion, Thanks!
Hey sterile processing is very demanding on your body . You will be doing a lot of bending and lifting up to 50 pounds . I would suggest to do it if you have issues with your back because working in the Decontamination area can be a lot
Can you please tell us what is the sterile processing 2 and 3 and what other training levels and certificates do you have to have for those? What are your options if you don't want to work in a hospital but just want to deal with a dermatology or a private doctor or dental offices?
I’m currently in school as a Medical Assistant, but I’ve also been looking into medical supply technician or sterile processing tech with my CMA. Do you think that I can work as a med supply tech with just being a certified medical assistant or is that a whole other type of schooling. I’ve been taught about sterilization, desensitization, etc so will that still count.
Hi I’m trying to get into this field but i was trying to debate between doing the course online or just going to a community college where I have to do clinical hours because online doesn’t mention hours for the program. So idk what to choose
Yes college sometimes will find placement for you to do the hours ! In my state I didn’t have to have to be certified to get a job. I gained my hours from working and then sat for the test . So every state is different .
damn I wished I was hired on first then proceed on to achieve my certification while working for the company instead. i can't see myself doing all that and then having to work a side job just trying to make it on a rising living cost. that's just not a proactive approach to me. It's just too many distraction for me. I felt like I wouldn't be able to do a good job on the main purpose of it and also not a guaranteed to get hired on getting paid the big bucks after you get your certification. It's like investing your hard earn money into it and being told you ain't making shiet back. it's a slap in the face.
I have my interview for sterile processing tomorrow and they said that they’re going to put me through the schooling to get my sterile processing degree and I get a dollar more after I get my certification
Thank you! I am going to order that work book today! I have a psychology degree with no idea what to do with it. My brother is in this line of work and told me to go for this. Do you know if we have to order the cis (instrument resource book) workbook as well? There is even another book for endoscopes or are the endoscopes covered in that book you have?
Best of luck. Yes there is now a book for endoscopes and a test. If you wish to just go into that field. The CSPD text book, workbook, get first. You will learn your instruments as you go. I'm retired from CSPD. Enjoy
Yea you can get hired it depends on what state you are in . Some places will hire without certification . You can just study the book and sit for certification . I was hired before I got my certification and study to take the test but the hands on experience helped so much
Im going to sign up for online school next month because after the course they will provide where to do the 400 hours. So i have to go to the school and complete the 24 chapter course. I live in Los angeles so its hard to get in any field.
Yes the work book have the questions and the manual have the reading portion . I read and did the quizzes and stuff in the book only because this is how I learn so it may be different too you
So I need to go to school or I don’t ? Because I watched some vids that say I need to just to get the certificate and then go take the exam I’m not really a school girl lol
I did not go to school . I studied the book and sat for my exam . It was easier for me because I was working and I got my 400 hours so once I passed they immediately sent out my certification . You do not need to go to school that is not required just study the information
hi Brith I'm from ph but I'm about to go in LA i've heard there is a training center something?? somewhere in LA for people who didn't study/graduate at SPT school and after the training they're able to work as an SPT. I really don't have any experience or knowledge about sterile processing technician but I'm really holding to it
For me it was easy . I feel that I applied at the right time. Some hospitals are picking with who they hire because the job is literally like a family and they have to make sure who they hire fit in and able to do the job. I don’t feel that it is hard if you are eager to learn. 6 months after I started I became lead technician with no certification. Ask so many questions and learn much as possible
So Is it possible to get a sterile processing tech job without getting certified and school 1st or try to get certified without going to school or go to school then get certified
How do you get certified withiut going to school. You study for the exam. Pass the exam and then what? How come youre not certified after you pass exam?
Yes I am certified without going to school . I was hired and I gained my experience and 400 hours through the job . For a whole year I studied for the exam while I worked and sat for the exam. After you pass your exam if you have the 400 hours already you get your certification .
I’m not going to discuss how much i make . I have coworkers on my channel and as a team leader that is confidential because I do not want others comparing my pay to my employer thanks . Call to different companies and ask them there starting pay with and without experience and that will tell you the pay rate for the job . I hope this helps
@@BRITHEDIVA_as of 2/17 I got hired on with a hospital as a tech and all I need was a HS but having some college hours or even a degree really looks good on your resume. Good luck
Not really, you will gradually learn them by dealing with them on a daily basis, they don't ask about instrumentation on the exam, just the process of how the spd is ran😊
Do you have to retake the test every time you renew? And do you have to renew every year? Thank you so much for this video I needed this, I’m so scared to take this test lol. ❤
No but you do have to get earn 12 or 14 credits to renew . So you gotta find ways to get your ceu. I watched like 14 podcasts and got mines on beyond clean.com
It’s 150 questions on the test so it’s basically questions from each portion but It’s best to know every question because you will never know what will be on the test
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I didn’t go to school I just took the test after I read the book,my aunt had the book which was free and I took the test in nyc, I have had my certification since 2016. I volunteered to get my 400 hrs, it was a fast process for me. I’m not in the field anymore but I try to keep my certification up.
Wow that’s great . How long did you work in the field?
How and where can I get the book?
If you don't mind
Why are you no longer working in this field? I want to join this program to become certified but want your opinion on the cons and pros.
@@BRITHEDIVA_ 3 years
@@efremkesete148 I think it’s online I gotta look at the book
I am so glad that I came across your page. I got hired 2/17/23 and I love it. Never worked in the health care field. I have a business degree in marketing so this is a whole new world for me. I am looking to get certified so I can travel with this job. Thanks for the video
hey do you still have your 8th edition text book available?
I'm looking into this right now! Wish me luck and give tips if you like❤
@samuelRodriguez-vj3tz I took it last month. It was challenging but manageable with the right preparation.
I took it last month. It was challenging but manageable with the right preparation.
For me, the mock exams were the best part. They really prepared me for the real thing.
This field is new to me as well. I was a preschool teacher for 10 years. I start my new job next week. I agree the book is the key to passing the exam. Thanks for the video. ❤
wait till you do decon, lots of blood and tissue...part of the job...I started in Aug this year.
Do they pay well?
@@sammitchelle307 here in Florida starting is roughly 15 hour....
Hi honey how did you ace your interview I have mine with Cleveland clinic tomorrow and I’m very nervous
Hey are you certified yet? I know from experience they are looking to someone who is positive a hard worker and someone who will fit right along with the rest of employees . Be warm and open . Do some research about every area in the department and what it entails . Be confident and hopefully it goes well . If you not certified please inform them how Eager you are to study and receive your certification. Also familiarize yourself with the dirty and clean elevators
Thank for this video. I live in VA I’m a Flight attendant and I really wanna get into the medical field
In New Jersey you cannot be hired unless you have your certification or at least a provisional certification which means you passed the test but don't have your hours yet. But the HSPA will let you submit creditable hours from other similar employment that would qualify you towards your 400 hours. I worked 14 years as a dental assistant with 1 and a half years in periodontal surgery instrument processing. That could count as hands on. I'm going to apply to see if the experience counts and if so I can than study, pass the test and be certified right on. I'm hoping this works out for me since they have dental as an option.
Thank you! this is my sign to really buckle down and take this course and study for this test. Congratulations
You got this!
You explained this so well, and made me more comfortable with going forward, since my age is over 45. Oh, are the tools in those books, since you need to identify those? Thank you, new subscriber.
Glad it was helpful!
@@BRITHEDIVA_Do we need to identify the tools on the test?
@@sincerelysandi no not all the scissors just the parts of a scissor like the tip ,ratchet, shank etc that’s it’s
@@BRITHEDIVA_ thank you so much! I appreciate you.
I want to go for it I believe God will help me.
Please talk about the interview process and how did you learn without the certification was it easy to work at the job?
I hv a degree as well in CJ tho. Hard getting into that field. Thkg about switching. Always looked into sterilization tech. Time to move forward. Thanks for this video. Very informative.
Yes I felt bad not working in my field that I went too school for but you have to do what makes you happy . I was easily burnt out in the social work field
Thank you so much for this video!! I've been looking to make a change from CNA for a while now but unsure of which direction to go.
Omg me too. I'm a cna for 10 months and hate it and was looking for something else. I just did an interview for the VA hospital for this position, but they will train me for it. I can't wait
Thank you so much for your video. I’m Virginia too, Norfolk. I just received the books. Chapter 1, finished. My head is already heavy 😂
I just find a job with one year to be certified also but I don’t know if they will take me with zeroooo experience. I’m a little bit afraid to apply.
I’m interested in becoming an SPT I live in Florida. However how do I get the 400 hrs ? Will they hire after I get certified with no hands on experience?
That's what I would like to know as well. I'm in Tampa, and you?
Wow! This was a great video. Thank you so much.
Congratulations 🎉 thank you
Nice 👍 video informative ❤
Hi great video is anyone here from NY IF so do you mind saying where did you go to do the 400 hrs Volunteer, which facility if anyone in NY within the 5 Boroughs would know .TY
I am starting class in NYC this month, community college will be from February 2023 to July 2023, Saturday class only. Thank you for this video it gave me a clear insight ❤
No problem I’m glad I was able to help
Which school?
Which school
LIU ?
I’m super late but I want to make a career change , applied to a couple hospitals for noncert , hopefully I get in🙏🏾
I'm going to school right now for my sterile processing the diploma but I was hired at the hospital to start before I graduated so I'm really excited and I don't know anything yet but I guess I learned along the way it's three and a half months of training any advice about my first day anyone I start Tuesday
Hello, I’m enjoying your videos you’re very inspiring. Can you please post the link to the book and the workbook? I would be so grateful.
Hey hun thanks I’m glad they are inspiring Below is the book to the new editions of the book . I hope this helps . hspa.users.membersuite.com/shop/store/browse
i mean how did you get certified like what job do you go too?
🎉Congratulations 🎊
Thank you for the advice
Any time
I'm from Florida it's hard to get in the job with no certification I still not certified I applied thousands time
Yea every state is different in Virginia at certain hospitals you don’t have to be
Did you find a job? What part of Florida I’ve looking for info in Florida but it’s difficult to find any
Hey I’m thinking about going into sterile processing . Would you settle for this job or should this just be a side job ?
Hi! Love your videos! I work as a Phlebotomist in a hospital and have been thinking of taking a Sterile processing course and possibly changing careers. Is there a lot of heavy lifting in this career? As a phlebotomist, always bending to draw blood is starting to take a toll on my back. Not sure if this is the right career move, please let me know your opinion, Thanks!
Hey sterile processing is very demanding on your body . You will be doing a lot of bending and lifting up to 50 pounds . I would suggest to do it if you have issues with your back because working in the Decontamination area can be a lot
Congratulations 👏🏾 and thank you for the information.
Thank you and no problem.
Hi. Thank you very much for all the info! Do you think that people in there 50s can do this well?
Yea go for it we have people at our company who is 50
@carmenross6889 im 50 and about to go for it! How's it going for you?
Thanks for this video❤ and all the info you included
No problem I’m glad it was helpful love
Can you please tell us what is the sterile processing 2 and 3 and what other training levels and certificates do you have to have for those? What are your options if you don't want to work in a hospital but just want to deal with a dermatology or a private doctor or dental offices?
How do we get to workbook because I have the sterile tech big thick book but I need the workbook
This is very helpful to me Thanks
Nice 👍👍 video informative
I’m currently in school as a Medical Assistant, but I’ve also been looking into medical supply technician or sterile processing tech with my CMA. Do you think that I can work as a med supply tech with just being a certified medical assistant or is that a whole other type of schooling. I’ve been taught about sterilization, desensitization, etc so will that still count.
Central sterile cert is totally different from Med. Asst. I'm certified in both. Had to attend 2 different schools. Good luck.
@@veronicarobbins7752 thanks I’ll look into it!!
Hi I’m trying to get into this field but i was trying to debate between doing the course online or just going to a community college where I have to do clinical hours because online doesn’t mention hours for the program. So idk what to choose
Yes college sometimes will find placement for you to do the hours ! In my state I didn’t have to have to be certified to get a job. I gained my hours from working and then sat for the test . So every state is different .
@@BRITHEDIVA_ thank you so much for the reply and ok I’ll look up what my state requires❤️❤️❤️
What community college offers this? Which one do you go to?
Anyone know if we can do this in Texas
damn I wished I was hired on first then proceed on to achieve my certification while working for the company instead. i can't see myself doing all that and then having to work a side job just trying to make it on a rising living cost. that's just not a proactive approach to me. It's just too many distraction for me. I felt like I wouldn't be able to do a good job on the main purpose of it and also not a guaranteed to get hired on getting paid the big bucks after you get your certification. It's like investing your hard earn money into it and being told you ain't making shiet back. it's a slap in the face.
I have my interview for sterile processing tomorrow and they said that they’re going to put me through the schooling to get my sterile processing degree and I get a dollar more after I get my certification
Yesss that’s great !!
What company are you certified through? I already have experience i just need to schedule and take the test.
Is it like multiple choices? Or do you need to fill the question out? Thanks
Multiple questions 150
@@BRITHEDIVA_ Does the book have the answer key in it for us to check out answers?
Thank you! I am going to order that work book today! I have a psychology degree with no idea what to do with it. My brother is in this line of work and told me to go for this. Do you know if we have to order the cis (instrument resource book) workbook as well? There is even another book for endoscopes or are the endoscopes covered in that book you have?
Yess go for it . I had no experience with a social work degree . I do believe it is a book for cis and every certification that you go for .
get the instrument book, you need to learn the instruments, you can wait on the endoscopes, being new they may not have you do those for a bit.
Yes there is a separate certification for endoscopes that you can presue later time after you get employment.
Best of luck. Yes there is now a book for endoscopes and a test. If you wish to just go into that field. The CSPD text book, workbook, get first. You will learn your instruments as you go. I'm retired from CSPD. Enjoy
Hi, is it unusual to get hired fresh out of high school? My son is interested in this field.
Yea you can get hired it depends on what state you are in . Some places will hire without certification . You can just study the book and sit for certification . I was hired before I got my certification and study to take the test but the hands on experience helped so much
What state please
@loviefields9506 th-cam.com/video/V74r9a5U_Iw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5KEuVMMOlr0FkM9x
im in the education field and I would love to do this.
Go for it !😊
Im going to sign up for online school next month because after the course they will provide where to do the 400 hours. So i have to go to the school and complete the 24 chapter course. I live in Los angeles so its hard to get in any field.
That’s a good route so they can tell you where to get the 400 hours and then hopefully they will hire right after ! Good luck too you
What school did you sign up for?
Do you need to become a member to apply to take the exam? It said it was $60 a year.
Yes you have to make an account . I think it automatically make you a member if you passed the exam and every year is 60
What is the job title that you looked for
How much money is in this field? I already went to school for medical assistance years ago, Looking for a change and upgrade the money.
Does the workbook just have questions or do you need the manual?
Yes the work book have the questions and the manual have the reading portion . I read and did the quizzes and stuff in the book only because this is how I learn so it may be different too you
Thank you ❤
So I need to go to school or I don’t ? Because I watched some vids that say I need to just to get the certificate and then go take the exam I’m not really a school girl lol
How do you do the recertification
I did not go to school . I studied the book and sat for my exam . It was easier for me because I was working and I got my 400 hours so once I passed they immediately sent out my certification . You do not need to go to school that is not required just study the information
I live in a really rural area I would have to drive an hour to go to school. How much did you pay for all this?
I did not pay for the book my job provided it for me . I did pay to take the test upfront which was 125 but my job reimbursed me after I passed !
Thank you 😮it was very helpful ❤
Glad it was helpful!
hey good afternoon pretty random but i am interested in becoming a cst & wanted to know if you had your textbook (8th edition ) for sale ?
Scarce isn’t it? lol been looking the whole night
They’re all discontinued 😑😑
I have another question we change into our scrubs when we get to work does anybody else do that
Yes that is correct we do change into scubs when we get to work
@@BRITHEDIVA_so the hospital provides the scrubs or we bring our own scrubs to the hospital to put on?
Yes it's like a machine that the Scrubs come out of
hi Brith I'm from ph but I'm about to go in LA i've heard there is a training center something?? somewhere in LA for people who didn't study/graduate at SPT school and after the training they're able to work as an SPT. I really don't have any experience or knowledge about sterile processing technician but I'm really holding to it
On kinda Luke wavier the exam
Where can I find the book?
Hspa.com
Hi. I want to know how much is the pay in this field?
It depends where you are located . I would suggest going on indeed look at how much most of the jobs in your area are paying
is it easy just to get the job then when your in is that the hard part
For me it was easy . I feel that I applied at the right time. Some hospitals are picking with who they hire because the job is literally like a family and they have to make sure who they hire fit in and able to do the job. I don’t feel that it is hard if you are eager to learn. 6 months after I started I became lead technician with no certification. Ask so many questions and learn much as possible
Hi I’m in VA, I’m a sterile processor aide but I want to be a tech - certified have any online programs you’d suggest? Thanks ❤
I would suggest you to just study the book and workbook since you are already an aide and have some experience .
I would suggest you to just study the book and workbook since you are already an aide and have some experience .
I’m in VA as well looking to get in. I see an aide posting , how did you get your job ? @brecoral1
I was planning to purchase Examedge they are kinda pricey, but you said they didn't help
Yea I wouldn’t recommend the book and the workbook is the best way !!
I have a question does it gets renewed every year? and do u need to retake the test again for it to be renewed?
Yes you have to renew every year
So Is it possible to get a sterile processing tech job without getting certified and school 1st or try to get certified without going to school or go to school then get certified
I think it depend where you live and the facility. I am in VA and some hospitals require it before hire and some will allow you a year to be certified
How do you get certified withiut going to school. You study for the exam. Pass the exam and then what? How come youre not certified after you pass exam?
Yes I am certified without going to school . I was hired and I gained my experience and 400 hours through the job . For a whole year I studied for the exam while I worked and sat for the exam. After you pass your exam if you have the 400 hours already you get your certification .
Can you share the link to the book please
Hspa.com
Do you have to take a test again when you’re renewing it, and also did you get hired before you get the certificate?
No you just have to get educational credits every year and renew
How much do you make per hour? Do you have to work any night shifts I really just want to do day shifts if possible
I wish she would answer these questions
I’m not going to discuss how much i make . I have coworkers on my channel and as a team leader that is confidential because I do not want others comparing my pay to my employer thanks . Call to different companies and ask them there starting pay with and without experience and that will tell you the pay rate for the job . I hope this helps
Do you like your job and is it good money? My school gave us 7th edition
Yes I love my job and also make good money. I studied the newest addition which is the 8th
@@BRITHEDIVA_8th edition?
How much is the course
do you need to go to school for this or is it easy then what yo think getting on the job is getting on the job easyer then what it is
Some places do not require certification right off . Some will hire you and you have a year to obtain your certification
@@BRITHEDIVA_as of 2/17 I got hired on with a hospital as a tech and all I need was a HS but having some college hours or even a degree really looks good on your resume. Good luck
What chapter did you read for the board please
All chapters and all quizzes in the back
Is it hard learning the surgical instruments?
Not really, you will gradually learn them by dealing with them on a daily basis, they don't ask about instrumentation on the exam, just the process of how the spd is ran😊
What level of education do they accept to site in ?
High school diploma
can this job be done if you get pregnant?
Yes but there is lifting and can be strenuous especially in Decon and pulling instruments for cases
@@BRITHEDIVA_ ok, good to know. Thank you!
Does the work book helps
Yes it goes a long way
I need help what start are you in?
I’m in Virginia
Can I take the test and then “worry” about getting hours in afterwards?
Yes you can but you have a time frame
How many times do get to take the exam.
I believe as many time as you did too. Not quite sure because I passed my first try
Need
How and where do you get your 400 hours at ???
what is the name of the book? and the website. Please and thank you
Hey Joann the name of the book is in my video . I got the book for. My employer but you can purchase on Amazon or the hspa.com website
Hi are you able to gift to me the books so that I can study pls if you dont mind
I may do a giveaway soon
I want to get in this field but the book is so expensive
Yes definitely expensive . Amazon has it for a cheaper price . I believe you can buy it used
Yes I would order from Amazon. I do believe it is around 50-60 dollars
Lol you go girl ❤
Thank you ❤️
Do you have to retake the test every time you renew? And do you have to renew every year? Thank you so much for this video I needed this, I’m so scared to take this test lol. ❤
No but you do have to get earn 12 or 14 credits to renew . So you gotta find ways to get your ceu. I watched like 14 podcasts and got mines on beyond clean.com
DO YOU TAKE A TEST ONCE THE CERTIFICATION EXPIRES?
No you just renew every year for 60 dollars
How many questions from the 8th edition book you would say that was on the test ?
It’s 150 questions on the test so it’s basically questions from each portion but It’s best to know every question because you will never know what will be on the test
How are you ❤
Were you hired before completing your 400 hours of hands on training?
Yes I was
So question so you need to school for this career just study and take the test? If so where do you to schedule the test new to this 😅
No you do not need school. I just studied the book