GCC CSSD Technician Exam Prep — Central Sterile Services

This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking GCC licensure as a Central Sterile Services (CSSD) Technician across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

Aligned with the official Licensing Assessment Guideline, this preparation program covers all 9 exam domains tested in the Prometric and Pearson VUE Computer-Based Test (CBT).

EXAM OVERVIEW

- Duration: 3 Hours | 150 Questions

- Pass Score: 55%

- Delivered via: Prometric CBT / Pearson VUE

DOMAINS COVERED

1. Overview of the CSSD and Decontamination

2. Principles of Asepsis, Microbiology and Infection Control

3. Transportation of Soiled Items to CSSD and Disinfection Process

4. Processing Equipment and Classification of Surgical Instrument Types

5. Preparation, Packaging and Labeling of Instruments and Devices

6. Sterilization, Maintenance, Audit and Quality Control

7. Flexible Endoscope and Dental Instrument Processing

8. Use of Indicators, Load Control and Transportation from the CSSD

9. Storage, Inventory Management and Sterile Storage

WHAT YOU GET

- Domain-wise study notes based on IAHCSMM & Nancy Chobin references

- MCQ practice bank (chapter-wise + mock exams)

- Exam tips, key values, and common mistakes

- Progress tracking and performance analytics

REFERENCE TEXTBOOKS

- The Basics of Sterile Processing — Nancy Chobin, Sterile Processing University

- Central Service Technical Manual — Lind & Ninemeier, IAHCSMM (Latest Edition)

- Medical Device Reprocessing (Decontamination Specialist) Course Curriculum

This course is ideal for CSSD Technicians, Decontamination Specialists, and allied health professionals targeting licensure across GCC health authorities including DHA, DOH, MOH, SCFHS, QCHP, OMSB, and NHRA.