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[@thesterileguy]

Signup now! 🔥😮🤩 Preppy Training Program - surgicaltechonline.com/ 😮🤩🔥

[@Paulie-v2t]

This is interesting. I became a CST in 1977. Actually in those days it was CORT, Certified Operating Room Technician. It was changed to CST a couple of years later. I used the tuition reimbursement from the hospital to become a PA on the trauma surgery team, then a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration and finally a PhD in Public Health Education. CST was an excellent beginning.

[@thesterileguy]

Great work! CST is a great start to many good careers.

[@user-cw2de8gj9d]

I did this program, I’m about a month into my job!! Preppy is legit

[@thesterileguy]

Glad you enjoyed the training and thanks for the feedback!

[@fatirawa4830]

Congrats! how much you think they start with an entry level ST

[@alexanderdupuy9030]

I did the preppy program and they never gave me an externship because the state I live on don’t do externships. And I got put on a do not hire list because this program is not CAAHEP certified

[@thesterileguy]

All states do externships. You must be referring to your local hospitals refusing to do externships. It also sounds like that hospital only accepts the CST certification through NBSTSA which is the only one accredited by CAAHEP. There will continue to be exceptions to the rules in areas where supply is greater than demand. They have no need to expand their accepted certifications because they probably have plenty of surgical techs.

[@alexanderdupuy9030]

@@thesterileguy okay if all states do externships. Would you know which places in Louisiana especially New Orleans area does externships. Because during the preppy program my externship coordinator didn’t help me at all. They would give me job lists instead on externship sites and she wouldn’t even contact any place for me to get an externship.

[@YokoPitt]

How do I know my state does externship. Is Washington available for this?

[@thesterileguy]

Yes, it’s good for Washington. The only legislation in WA around surgical techs is that you have to register with WA department of health as a surgical techs but that’s it.

[@LaurenWalker-v9r]

I was told by IU Health that as of 2025 , it will be required that all student surg techs complete a 2 year program minimum

[@thesterileguy]

I'm assuming you're referring to Indiana University Health? AST already enacted legislation in Indiana in 2010 monopolizing certification to only exist through NBSTSA which already requires two year accredited programs. 2025 won't change anything. AST and NBSTSA have been working together to try and monopolize as the only pathway to surgical technology because they want to capture all the money in the field of certification for surgical technology. It's gross and should be amended because monopolizing an industry violates American antitrust laws.

[@Spaceghost87x]

Very nice vide Thanks Mr Sterile Guy .... I live in Atlanta Ga . .. but will be open to travel as a Sterile Tech isvthe certification limited in any kind if way ? Is it a nationwide certification ?

[@thesterileguy]

For Sterile Processing Technician certification which is through HSPA or CBSPD and are both national certifications with no limitations.

[@lucyj2580]

Sterile guy, I'm in acworth georgia 30 minutes from Atlanta. Wellstar hospitals Emory and surrounding hospitals here. Will preppy have trouble getting me externship around here?

[@thesterileguy]

I would definitely reach out to them to see, you can either open a chat on this page deals.preppy.org/sterile-processing-technician-training or send a text to 800-729-1317 tomorrow and someone will call you back from Preppy.

[@mlchrs0890]

Is this program good in Maryland ?

[@thesterileguy]

Yes! Preppy is good to go in Maryland.

[@gwendolynmeredith5779]

Is this for Florida

[@thesterileguy]

Yes!

[@dannylo5875]

More information...

[@thesterileguy]

Like what? Video gives a whole lot of info and the description has the link to Preppy to get more info.

[@SandraRamirez-fc3ez]

Do you have any practice trst for the CST i take my boards in three weeks

[@thesterileguy]

Yes, here you go: thesterileguy.com/products/surg-tech

[@thesterileguy]

Yes, here you go: thesterileguy.com/products/surg-tech

[@johnathonbrown5445]

Is this program good for Colorado?

[@thesterileguy]

Yes! I used to live there by the way, loved Colorado.

[@johnathonbrown5445]

@ thanks for the feedback:)

[@Daniellalibre]

Can I use the certificate in Texas?

[@thesterileguy]

Yes you can!

[@guccibands7287]

Is the program good in New York?

[@thesterileguy]

Yes absolutely!

[@uluvjess4864]

I started in July, I’m nervous about the NCCT

[@thesterileguy]

Certification tests are definitely intimidating. Here are practice tests and flashcards designed to help you pass. thesterileguy.com/products/cst-ultimate-bundle

[@uluvjess4864]

@@thesterileguy thank you so much….. YOU ARE A GURU IN THE STERILE PROCESSING COMMUNITY EVERYONE LOVES YOU, I watched your videos faithfully when I was studying for the CRCST exam

[@thesterileguy]

@@uluvjess4864 Thanks so much! Glad the videos are helping.

[@jasmineh2741]

@uluvjess4864 Did you go through preppy? If so how was the program?

[@uluvjess4864]

@@jasmineh2741 yes I’m taking the course now

[@gedeonatepha2370]

What about Canadians ?

[@thesterileguy]

I’m not totally clear on requirements for surgical techs in CA. Looks like practical nurse training is required. You should look up local open positions and see what their job requirements are.

[@beenabyju-tw8ew]

Helo sir. I'm from india if i did this program by onlineby preppy..for Externship is it possible for me to come by visiting visa ?

[@thesterileguy]

You would need to apply for a visa and I don’t know anything about that process.

[@fatirawa4830]

How much they pay ti start as a ST entry level

[@thesterileguy]

It really depends on many factors. Here is a video I made about ST salary: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXrVdmd3htyborc

[@2ECONDx]

I’m currently a sterile processing tech and interested in the different fields I can jump to. This one comes up a lot. I don’t have my CRCST yet but will soon. Is this a good option as a surg tech?

[@thesterileguy]

It’s a fantastic option! They make really good money compared to Sterile Techs (unfortunately for Sterile Techs) and you have a lot of options with types of surgeries and places you could work as well. Really cool job.

[@2ECONDx]

@@thesterileguy sweet! I know you talked about it in the video but going to an actual college would be hard for me. I can just get my certification online and be done with it and start applying?

[@thesterileguy]

@@2ECONDx​​⁠Yeah the Preppy training and then taking the certification afterwards is completely online. The only thing you’ll need to do thereafter is Preppy will find you an externship site to get hands on experience which oftentimes ends up being the place you get hired if you wanted to stay there.

[@ahsadporter82]

Is there good money in processing tech or no? Bc I want to do what u do, but idk if there’s good money or not. Is the pay good??

[@2ECONDx]

@@ahsadporter82 unfortunately the pay isn’t the best but if you switch facilities enough and work hard I’m sure you could make a decent living. Plus there’s always promotions. It can be a rewarding career !

[@naturalbeauty5028]

Is this legit

[@thesterileguy]

Very much so.

[@musiccash673]

@@thesterileguyhow do we know you telling the truth about the legitimacy of this program?

[@thesterileguy]

You don’t have to take my word for it. Google and research on your own and figure it out. I give the information, it’s up to you what you do with it.