Sterile Processing Prep 2026

STERILE PROCESSING EXAM PREP: THE TOOLS. THE KNOWLEDGE. THE CERTIFICATION.

Only 50% pass the CBSPD exam on the first attempt. You will.

This is not just questions. It is the actual tools sterile processing technicians use every day in the SPD department.

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3 SPD DEPARTMENT TOOLS

STERILIZATION CYCLE CALCULATOR
Calculate steam sterilization parameters instantly.
- Gravity vs prevacuum cycle times
- Temperature and exposure settings
- Dry times by load type
- Biological indicator requirements

Know your cycles. Pass your exam. Protect patients.

INSTRUMENT TRAY BUILDER
Practice building and wrapping instrument sets.
- Common surgical tray configurations
- Weight limits and count sheets
- Proper wrapping techniques
- Indicator placement

Assembly skills tested on the exam and used daily.

CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION CALCULATOR
Calculate enzymatic cleaner and disinfectant dilutions.
- Manufacturer dilution ratios
- Contact time requirements
- High-level disinfection parameters
- Safety data reference

Proper dilution protects staff and ensures efficacy.

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REGULATION QUICK CARDS

SPD regulations are complex. We simplified them.

AAMI STANDARDS
- ST79 steam sterilization
- ST91 flexible endoscopes
- Key parameters and tolerances

OSHA REQUIREMENTS
- Bloodborne pathogen standard
- PPE requirements
- Chemical safety

FDA GUIDELINES
- Device reprocessing
- Single-use device policies
- Recall procedures

CDC/TJC STANDARDS
- Infection prevention
- Quality indicators
- Documentation requirements

Each regulation in one digestible card with exam tips.

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100+ SPD TERMS AND ACRONYMS

The department speaks in codes. Master them all.

AAMI, ANSI, ATP, BI, CI, CJD, EO, EtO, HEPA, HLD, IFU, PPE, RO, SPD, TASS, WD...

Searchable. With definitions and exam context.

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700+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Organized by the 7 HSPA/CBSPD exam domains:

Cleaning, Decontamination, and Disinfection (20%)
- Manual and mechanical cleaning
- Ultrasonic processing
- Disinfection levels

Preparation and Packaging (20%)
- Inspection and assembly
- Packaging materials
- Labeling and documentation

Sterilization Process (20%)
- Steam sterilization
- Low-temperature meth