| State | State Licensing Board or Department website | State Licensing Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Alaska | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| American Samoa | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific rules apply. CRCST is a globally recognized credential, but acceptance varies by local authority. Confirm with local health licensing agency. | |
| Arizona | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Arkansas | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| California | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Colorado | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Connecticut | Meets Requirements | Connecticut requires certification for central sterile processing technicians. CRCST satisfies Connecticut’s statutory certification requirement along with training and employment conditions. | |
| Delaware | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| District of Columbia | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Florida | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Georgia | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Hawaii | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Idaho | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Illinois | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Indiana | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Iowa | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Kansas | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Kentucky | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Louisiana | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Maine | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Maryland | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Massachusetts | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Michigan | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Minnesota | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Mississippi | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Missouri | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Montana | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Nebraska | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Nevada | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| New Hampshire | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| New Mexico | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| North Carolina | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| North Dakota | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Ohio | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Oklahoma | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Oregon | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Rhode Island | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| South Carolina | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| South Dakota | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Texas | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Utah | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Vermont | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Virginia | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Washington | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| West Virginia | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Wisconsin | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
| Wyoming | N/A | Meets Requirements | The CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) credential from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is a nationally recognized certification. Most states do not license sterile processing/central service technicians; therefore, CRCST typically satisfies any state-level certification requirement where accepted, in addition to employer and facility competency requirements. |
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