
NHA CCMA Exam Prep 70, Autoclave Operation and Sterility Monitoring
Published: October 14, 2026
Duration: 3:30
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- Proper instrument preparation and loose loading techniques are critical for effective steam penetration in an autoclave.
- Sterility depends on achieving the correct combination of time, temperature, and pressure, typically 121-123°C at 15-20 psi for at least 20 minutes.
- Biological indicators, or spore tests, are the only definitive proof of st...