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Sterile Processing Technical Manual, 9th Edition, published by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), is the current textbook used to prepare sterile processing technicians for the CRCST credential. It is built for hospital sterile processing departments, CRCST exam-prep programs, and healthcare training providers sourcing course sets. Institutions can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- More than 300 color photographs and charts, with keywords and concepts called out in an easy-to-read format
- Chapters on tools for cleaning, point-of-use preparation and transport, complex surgical instruments, and tracking systems
- Coverage of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, high- and low-temperature sterilization, sterile storage, and quality monitoring
- HSPA 9th edition (2023) — the current textbook reference for the CRCST exam
- Paperback textbook only (the separate 9th-edition workbook is not included)
Specifications
- Author: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
- Publisher: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, Inc.
- Edition: 9th Edition (2023)
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN-13: 9798350705218
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
Sterile Processing Technical Manual, 9th Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $57.99 per copy for 5+, $55.99 for 10+, and $53.99 for 25+, against a $57.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Published by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, this 9th edition is the standard learning resource for today's sterile processing professionals and the current textbook reference for CRCST certification. It is a natural bulk title for hospitals, SPD educators, and allied-health programs equipping multiple technicians on the same edition.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9798350705218 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | B0C1XZ6GMB |
| Edition | 9th Edition (2023) |
| Authors | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) |
| Publisher | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, Inc. |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Category | Medicine & Healthcare |
| Subcategory | Nursing & Sterile Processing |
| List price | $59.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Sterile Processing
- Medical Terminology for Sterile Processing Technicians
- Anatomy for Sterile Processing Technicians
- Microbiology for Sterile Processing Technicians
- Infection Prevention
- Regulations and Standards
- Decontamination: Point-of-Use Treatment and Transport
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Complex Surgical Instruments
- Preparation and Packaging
- Point-of-Use Disinfection and Sterilization
- High-Temperature Sterilization
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Sterile Storage and Transport
- Monitoring and Record Keeping for Sterile Processing
- Quality Production and Monitoring
- Supply Chain Management Within the Sterile Processing Department
- The Role of Sterile Processing in Ancillary Department Support
- The Role of Information Technology in Sterile Processing
- Safety for Sterile Processing
- Success Through Effective Communication and Human Relations Skills
- Personal and Professional Development for Sterile Processing
Key Topics
- More than 300 color photographs and charts, with keywords and concepts called out in an easy-to-read format
- Chapters on tools for cleaning, point-of-use preparation and transport, complex surgical instruments, and tracking systems
- Coverage of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, high- and low-temperature sterilization, sterile storage, and quality monitoring
- HSPA 9th edition (2023) — the current textbook reference for the CRCST exam
- Paperback textbook only (the separate 9th-edition workbook is not included)
Who This Is For
- CRCST exam candidates preparing with the HSPA 9th Edition
- Hospital sterile processing departments training technicians
- SPD educators and department supervisors standardizing staff training
- Healthcare training schools and allied-health programs teaching sterile processing
- Hospitals and health systems purchasing multiple copies for onboarding or continuing education
- Workforce-development and certification-prep programs running CRCST cohorts
- Institutional buyers sourcing the same edition for classes, labs, or department libraries
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9798350705218) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the current book for the CRCST exam?
A: Yes. HSPA's Sterile Processing Technical Manual, 9th Edition (2023) is the current textbook reference for the CRCST exam. As of July 2024, the 8th edition Central Service Technical Manual is no longer a current exam reference.
Q: Is this the textbook, the workbook, or the boxed set?
A: This listing is the 9th edition paperback textbook only. HSPA also sells a separate workbook and a boxed course (textbook + workbook); those are not included here.
Q: Who is it for?
A: CRCST exam candidates, hospital sterile processing departments, and healthcare training programs ordering course sets.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $59.99 per copy for 5+, $57.99 for 10+, and $55.99 for 25+, against a $61.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.