CRCST Recertification: CE Credits, Fees and Deadlines
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Quick answer
To keep your CRCST active you need 12 continuing education (CE) credits every year and a $50 annual fee ($60 if you add optional HSPA membership). Several states with certification laws also require at least 10 hours of CE a year.
What HSPA requires each year
- 12 approved continuing education credits
- A $50 annual recertification fee ($60 with optional membership)
Keep records of your CE as you go, rather than scrambling at the deadline.
State CE requirements
New York, Connecticut, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Minnesota require certified sterile processing technicians to complete 10 hours of continuing education a year. HSPA's 12 credits a year covers that. See certification by state.
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Start with how to become a sterile processing technician or take a free CRCST practice test.
FAQ
- How many CE credits do I need for CRCST?
- 12 continuing education credits every year.
- How much does CRCST recertification cost?
- $50 a year, or $60 with optional HSPA membership.
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