Open the Door to a New Career with Penn Foster

NYICD is no longer accepting new students but you can still take the next steps toward a new career or further your education with our affordable, online sister school, Penn Foster. With over 130 years of experience in distance education and a broad range of accredited career, college, and certificate programs in in-demand fields, you can open the door to a new job, build industry-recognized skills, and take the next step toward the life you want – still completely online, at your own pace.

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In-Demand Healthcare Career Training with Penn Foster

Take the first steps toward an in-demand, rewarding career in healthcare with Penn Foster. With accredited online programs in clinical and administrative roles, you can build the skills you need on your schedule, online.

Personalized Support from Experts in Your Field of Study

Industry Certification exam and study materials included in the cost of the course
Flexible Online Courses allow you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace
One-to-One Support from an industry professional here to help you succeed
Flexible Payment Options so you can reach your career goals on your budget

Sterile Processing Technician Certification Online

Getting certified in sterile processing ensures that you have the credentials that hospitals and medical offices are looking for when they’re hiring.

The New York Institute of Career Development’s online Sterile Processing Course is your pathway to this certification.

Our course prepares you to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam offered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM). The IAHCSMM has been committed to providing healthcare professionals around the world with the tools needed to stay up-to-date on the latest standards, best practices, and technological advancements influencing the sterile processing profession.

Exam Fees: $150 Value - Yours Free With Enrollment

You will gain access to a study guide to help you prepare for the real thing, at no added cost to you. And when you are ready to take the certification exam, we will pay for you to do that.

The certification exam will test your knowledge of the typical procedures and tasks that a sterile processing professional is expected to do. And you will feel confident that your Sterile Processing Course, along with the 400 hours of in-person work you are responsible for before taking the exam, will prepare you to get certified.

Armed with your certification, you’ll be ready to join this growing field. If you have additional questions about certification, give us a call at 1-800-239-9275.

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