CRCST Recertification and Maintenance

Question 1

How often must CRCST certification be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 2

How many continuing education (CE) credits are required each year to maintain the CRCST certification?

Accepted Answer

12 CE credits

Answer

6 CE credits

Answer

8 CE credits

Answer

10 CE credits

Question 3

Which of the following is an acceptable way to earn CE credits for CRCST recertification?

Accepted Answer

Attending IAHCSMM-approved webinars

Answer

Watching general medical TV shows

Answer

Reading unrelated healthcare blogs

Answer

Completing an unrelated college course

Question 4

What is the main reason for requiring continuing education for CRCST certification?

Accepted Answer

To ensure professionals remain informed about industry advancements

Answer

To increase the length of time between recertifications

Answer

To replace the need for hands-on experience

Answer

To maintain certification indefinitely without re-testing

Question 5

Which topic is LEAST likely to count toward CRCST continuing education credits?

Accepted Answer

General hospital financial management

Answer

Advances in sterilization techniques

Answer

Infection prevention practices

Answer

Central service inventory management