About the Sterile Processing Technician Program
The Sterile Processing Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) provides students with an integrated learning experience in knowledge, skills, values, and competencies to meet the workforce needs for sterile processing technicians in acute care and ambulatory hospital settings. The curriculum is based on the standards and recommendations of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
The course covers all the core competency areas including regulations and standards, life sciences, decontamination equipment and practices, high-level disinfection, packaging materials and methods, care, handling, testing and inspection of surgical instruments and devices, sterilization (all methods), processing patient care equipment, and sterile storage and distribution.
Students who successfully complete the curriculum will qualify to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam.
*Passing the CRCST exam provides students with a provisional license. 400 internship hours of hands-on training are required for full certification.
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming Programs
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Cost: $2,997
Employment and Salary Outlook
Workforce Development Registration Instructions
- Complete the Workforce Development Application
- After submission, you will receive a Welcome Email containing very important information on how to sign into your application status portal.
- This message will be sent to the email address you provided when you completed your application.
- Once your application status is updated, you will receive an email to view the portal for further instructions on how to register for the Workforce Development program. You will also be contacted by a member of our team, who will provide you with details regarding registration.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at 845-574-4521 or email at [email protected].