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Maya & Ben talk through Certified Registered Central Service Technician in a 62-minute show that never stops: 30 segments, practical scenarios and quick checks. Tune in and keep studying while you browse.

  • Maya & Ben
  • English
  • 62-min show, always on
  • 30 segments

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What’s on CRCST Radio

Times shown in your local time · the show repeats every 62 minutes

  1. 0:0001Decontamination: PPE, point of use and one-way flow4 min
  2. 3:3802Your Call quiz · Decontamination2 min
  3. 5:1903Point of use · Decontamination3 min
  4. 8:0204One-way flow · Decontamination2 min
  5. 9:4505Myth or Fact · Decontamination1 min
  6. 10:4506Rewind and what's next · Decontamination2 min
  7. 12:3507Spaulding and the chemicals: disinfection levels, test strips and the label3 min
  8. 16:0208Your Call quiz · Spaulding and the chemicals2 min
  9. 17:5509Test strips · Spaulding and the chemicals2 min
  10. 20:2310The label · Spaulding and the chemicals2 min
  11. 22:2611Myth or Fact · Spaulding and the chemicals1 min
  12. 23:2112Rewind and what's next · Spaulding and the chemicals2 min
  13. 25:1713Prep and pack: inspection, tray assembly, packaging and labeling3 min
  14. 28:1614Your Call quiz · Prep and pack2 min
  15. 30:0115Tray assembly · Prep and pack3 min
  16. 32:3616Packaging and labeling · Prep and pack2 min
  17. 34:1817Myth or Fact · Prep and pack1 min
  18. 35:1418Rewind and what's next · Prep and pack2 min
  19. 36:5519Steam sterilization: air removal, loading and IUSS4 min
  20. 40:2520Your Call quiz · Steam sterilization2 min
  21. 42:1621Loading · Steam sterilization3 min
  22. 44:5222IUSS · Steam sterilization2 min
  23. 46:5623Myth or Fact · Steam sterilization1 min
  24. 47:4924Rewind and what's next · Steam sterilization2 min
  25. 49:3625Proof and storage: indicators, implant loads and event-related shelf life4 min
  26. 53:0626Your Call quiz · Proof and storage2 min
  27. 54:5927Implant loads · Proof and storage3 min
  28. 57:3128Event-related shelf life · Proof and storage2 min
  29. 59:3129Myth or Fact · Proof and storage1 min
  30. 1:00:3430Rewind and what's next · Proof and storage2 min

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About CRCST

The CRCST certification program is designed to recognize entry-level and existing technicians who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent services as a central service technician.

Exam sponsor
HSPA
Assessment
150 multiple-choice (125 scored + 25 unscored pretest)
Time limit
3 hours
Passing score
Pass/Fail (numeric cut score not published)
Official exam information

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CRCST radio FAQ

Is CRCST Radio free?

Yes. CRCST Exam Prep Radio is free to listen to, with no sign-up. Press the power button and you join the broadcast straight away.

How does CRCST Radio work?

It is a 62-minute recorded study show that broadcasts continuously. Everyone tuned in hears the same moment, like real radio. Turn it off whenever you like; turning it back on joins the current broadcast.

How is this different from a study podcast?

It works like a study podcast that is always on. Instead of choosing an episode, you join the show in progress, and everyone on a station hears the same moment. There is no seek bar, speed control or download.

Who are the hosts?

Maya & Ben are AI-generated hosts. The show is independent study material from OpenExamPrep; check exam rules with the official exam sponsor and practice with our free questions.

Can I keep listening while I practice?

Yes. Open practice questions, study guides or flashcards on any page. The radio keeps playing, and the header has a power button to turn it off or back on.

What is the CRCST exam pass rate?

HSPA reports 10,083 passes and 5,286 failures in 2025, a 65.6% pass rate. That annual pass rate is separate from the unpublished numeric cut score.

How can I pass the CRCST exam on my first try?

Use HSPA's current content outline and reference list. Prioritize Cleaning/Decontamination, Preparation/Packaging, and Sterilization, which are 21% each, then review every remaining domain and missed practice item.