SPD Flashcards
221 study cards across 37 topic decks — every card built from a real SPD practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
SPD exam key facts
- The HSPA CRCST sterile processing technician exam has 150 multiple-choice questions, 125 of which are scored and 25 of which are unscored pretest items. Source
- Candidates get three hours to complete the HSPA CRCST certification exam. Source
- HSPA sets the CRCST passing point with a criterion-referenced Angoff procedure and reports results as pass or fail rather than as a published percentage. Source
- The HSPA CRCST certification exam costs $140, which covers application processing and one in-person exam attempt at a Prometric testing center. Source
- If you fail the HSPA CRCST exam, you must wait at least six weeks before you can test again. Source
- After you pass, HSPA CRCST certification is valid for one year and must be renewed every year. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All SPD Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Documentation and Record Keeping
7 cards
Documentation and Record Keeping
7 cards
Documentation and Record Keeping
7 cards
Core Functions
6 cards
Core Functions
6 cards
Decontamination and Cleaning Processes
6 cards
Decontamination and Cleaning Processes
6 cards
High-Level Disinfection
6 cards
Infection Control
6 cards
Instrument Inspection
6 cards
Instrument Inspection
6 cards
Packaging for Sterilization
6 cards
Packaging for Sterilization
6 cards
Quality Assurance and Safety
6 cards
Quality Assurance and Safety
6 cards
Regulations and Standards
6 cards
Regulations and Standards
6 cards
Sterile Storage and Transport 1
6 cards
Decontamination and Cleaning Processes
6 cards
High-Level Disinfection
6 cards
Packaging for Sterilization
6 cards
Quality Assurance and Safety
6 cards
Regulations and Standards
6 cards
Storage and Transport
6 cards
Sterilization Methods and Monitoring
6 cards
Surgical Instrument Identification
6 cards
Sterile Storage and Transport
6 cards
Sterile Storage and Transport
6 cards
Sterilization Methods and Monitoring
6 cards
Sterilization Methods and Monitoring
6 cards
Storage and Distribution
6 cards
Surgical Instrument Identification
6 cards
Surgical Instrument Identification
6 cards
Core Functions
5 cards
Infection Control
5 cards
Instrument Inspection
5 cards
Storage and Distribution
5 cards
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How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy
Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- myhspa.org — Eligibility, fees, exam format, passing score, renewal, retake fee, retake policy, test dates, time limit, score validity · verified Oct 2026
- prometric.com — Test delivery · verified Oct 2026