
Education and Training
Located in Pottstown, PA * Classroom Programs * Self-Study Programs
- CRCST Exam Preparation
- 18-week courses
- 400-hour externships

The next course will run from September 5, 2026, through January 2, 2027. Classes will meet once a week on Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Pottstown Hospital. The curriculum includes 24 chapters and six tests designed to build a strong foundation in the program material.
The self‑study course is designed for motivated, self‑disciplined learners who need flexibility—working professionals looking to upskill, busy adults balancing family responsibilities, and students who prefer to learn at their own pace.
Courses begin on the first Saturday of every month and run for 18 weeks. Enrollment is ongoing, giving you the freedom to start when it best fits your schedule. The curriculum includes 24 chapters and six tests that build a strong foundation in the program material.
Choosing Lee Provident means investing in a clear, direct pathway into a high‑demand healthcare career. Your tuition provides everything you need to build real skills, gain clinical experience, and step confidently into the sterile processing field.
You receive a streamlined, expertly designed curriculum that covers 24 chapters and six assessments—built to strengthen your knowledge and prepare you for CRCST exam readiness.
Our self‑study format lets you learn on your schedule. With new courses starting the first Saturday of every month and ongoing enrollment, you can begin whenever you’re ready.
Your investment includes a guaranteed externship at one of our clinically affiliated sites—an opportunity many programs do not provide. This hands‑on experience is essential for building confidence and becoming job‑ready.
You’ll receive a complete externship checklist outlining all required documentation. We guide you through the clearance process so you can start your clinical training fully prepared.
With expert instruction, real clinical hours, and exam preparation, your investment positions you for long‑term success in a stable, growing healthcare field.

Please review the following program requirements:

Bernard Boyd has devoted his career to peri-operative patient care and sterile processing excellence for more than three decades. He began his professional journey in 1990 after graduating with distinction from the Naval School of Health Sciences in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he earned his Certificate of Completion in Operating Room Technology.
Bernard served as an Operating Room Technician at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda—now the renowned Walter Reed National Military Medical Center—one of the most prominent military healthcare institutions in the United States. Following his honorable discharge in 1992, he continued his service to patient care as a Certified Surgical Technologist at Howard University Hospital, the nation’s only teaching hospital located at a historically Black university. While working at Howard University Hospital, Bernard also completed his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology magna cum laude from Howard University in 1998.
In 2000, Bernard transitioned into the field of Sterile Processing, a move that expanded the impact of his expertise and leadership. Over the years, he has served in a variety of key roles, including OR/SPD Coordinator, SPD Supervisor, SPD Consultant, SPD Educator, and SPD Manager.
Driven by a commitment to elevate sterile processing standards and create meaningful career pathways for others, Bernard founded Lee Provident Sterile Processing in 2013. Through this organization, he provides comprehensive education, training, and certification preparation for aspiring sterile processing professionals. Since its founding, Bernard has helped dozens of students achieve certification and secure essential, rewarding careers in healthcare.
Bernard continued to advance his professional development by earning a Master of Health Administration degree from Saint Joseph’s University in 2021. He maintains multiple industry-leading credentials, including:
Through Lee Provident Sterile Processing, Bernard Boyd remains dedicated to strengthening the sterile processing profession and empowering the next generation of healthcare technicians.
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