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CRCST exam prep for hospitals and surgery centers
The HSPA Certified Registered Central Service Technician Exam is the HSPA certification for sterile processing technicians. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the CRCST exam?
| Questions | 150 multiple choiceHSPA CRCST page |
|---|---|
| Time | 3 hoursHSPA CRCST page |
| Fee | US$140, and the same for a retakeHSPA CRCST page |
| Experience | 400 hours in a sterile processing departmentHSPA CRCST page |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for CRCST exam prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
A sterile processing manager has a whole department working toward the same credential. That is a group purchase.
Questions firms ask
How many questions are on the CRCST exam?
150 multiple choice. Source: HSPA CRCST page.
How long is the CRCST exam?
3 hours. Source: HSPA CRCST page.
How much does the CRCST exam cost?
US$140, and the same for a retake. Source: HSPA CRCST page.
Can my firm buy CRCST exam prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to HSPA?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to HSPA.