Sterile processing certification · Tennessee

Get CRCST-certified in Tennessee from home.

Certification has been required by law in Tennessee since 2017. ATS online self-study gets you CRCST-ready on your own schedule — no local school required.

The Tennessee requirement. Tennessee Code §68-11-239 requires sterile processing technicians to be certified (CRCST or CSPDT), with a two-year window from hire and annual continuing education. Source: Tennessee Code §68-11-239

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In-person options are spread thin across the state — self-study lets you certify from home, wherever you are in Tennessee.

Why it’s worth it in Tennessee

Because the state mandates certification, Tennessee hospitals hire and keep certified technicians.

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Sterile processing in Tennessee

Does Tennessee require sterile processing certification?
Tennessee Code §68-11-239 requires sterile processing technicians to be certified (CRCST or CSPDT), with a two-year window from hire and annual continuing education.
Can I get certified in Tennessee online?
Yes. Our online self-study program lets you prepare for the CRCST entirely online, on your own schedule, from anywhere in Tennessee — no commute, no waiting for a cohort.
What certification do I need?
Tennessee recognizes the CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD). ATS self-study prepares you for the CRCST on the HSPA 9th Edition. ATS is an independent provider and is not affiliated with HSPA.
How fast can I start?
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