The Candray Institute
Sterile Processing Excellence Delivered
The Candray Institute, LLC is a healthcare training and leadership development organization based in Carbondale, Illinois. We’re dedicated to helping entry-level healthcare professionals start and grow their careers in sterile processing and support services. Whether you're preparing for your CRCST, CIS, or CHL certification, returning to the workforce, or seeking career guidance, we offer expert-led instruction, practical coaching, and real-world resources to support your journey.
Our services include:
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Certification Prep Courses (CRCST, CHL, CIS)
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One-on-One Exam Coaching & Career Planning
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Healthcare Process Consulting
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Employment Readiness & Leadership Workshops
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Free Educational Content & Community Resources
We believe quality education should be accessible. That’s why we offer free content, mentorship, and community-based learning opportunities to reduce financial barriers for students.
Help Keep Our Programs Affordable
Your support helps us provide low-cost, high-impact training to the next generation of healthcare workers—especially those facing financial hardship, reentering the workforce, or building from the ground up. Every donation directly funds course materials, scholarships, and the expansion of our free educational content.
Support Our Mission!
Together, we can create pathways to healthcare careers that change lives—starting with one student at a time.
Services
Candray Institute delivers expert-led certification prep, personalized career coaching, and consulting services to elevate sterile processing teams and professionals. Get the tools you need to succeed and stay compliant.
Sterile Processing 101 Course
The Candray Institute offers expert-led, 13-week certification prep courses for sterile processing professionals. Our classes are designed to help you pass the CRCST, CHL, and CIS exams with confidence through engaging instruction, real-world insight, and structured support.
1:1 Strategy Sessions
Candray Institute Strategy Sessions provide one-on-one coaching to help sterile processing professionals build career plans, navigate workplace challenges, and prepare for certification success. Each session is tailored to your goals with clear, actionable steps.
Education Consultation
Candray Institute Education Consultation helps healthcare facilities strengthen their sterile processing teams through customized training plans, certification prep support, and process improvement strategies. We partner with departments to elevate compliance, efficiency, and staff development..
Meet AlessandRa, Founder of TCI
With 16+ years in Sterile Processing and 8 in Healthcare Leadership, Alessandra Nicholson leads The Candray Institute with deep, hands-on expertise. We offer certification courses, leadership coaching, and consulting services to boost department performance, ensure survey readiness, and support career growth. Ready to level up your team or start your journey? Let’s talk.
Specialization
-Healthcare Certification Assistance, individual and small group
- Corporate Business Soft Skills Training
-Entry-Level SPD Program Design
-Survey Readiness for Surgery Center, Hospitals, Clinic Areas
-Union Labor Relations
-Social Media Content Creation
-Public Speaker/Host
CRCST FREE Course Updates:
- 2/2/2025 - Visit The File Share Tab To Download Course Syllabus and Schedule
- 2/5/2025 - Classes will go live on YouTube Mondays at 4:45pm-5:45pm
- 3/4/2025 - Chapter 1 through 12 Notes and chapter review quizzes Now Available For Download
3/26/2025 - Chapter 13-20 Notes Are Available For Download. Keep Up The Strong Work - your almost there!
-No Class 4/9/2025 - Final Week Starts Monday!
- 5/8/2025 - 4 Week Study Hall Series Begins Monday 5/19/2025 at 4:45pm
Services Currently Provided Online and In-Person
We are available online to assist you. Feel free to reach out anytime!