Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician Certificate

 This program prepares the student to work in the sterile processing department (also known as the central supply or central processing distribution department) of a hospital or medical facility. Sterile processing technicians (also known as medical Equipment preparers or instrument technicians) provide support to patient care services within a healthcare facility. Responsibilities include cleaning, 去污, 检查, 组装, 包装, 消毒, storing and distributing medical devices needed to provide patient care, especially for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

就业 opportunities exist in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, surgical centers and birth centers. 美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the need for sterile processing technicians will increase by approximately 14.从现在到2024年5%.

The program includes theory, lab and experiential learning components. 学生 receive supervised clinical experience at several cooperating area healthcare facilities.

Graduates qualify to apply to the HCSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) for eligibility to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Examination.


项目的先决条件:

  • 高中文凭或普通教育文凭
  • Must score at the college level or better on the reading and writing placement exam or course equivalency
  • Placement exam scores must not be more than two years old
  • A criminal history records check with no disqualifying convictions is required prior to the start of the program
  • Sterile Processing Technician Program courses must be taken in sequence and all program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher
  • 学生 must complete all health and clinical requirements (includes American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, 药物筛选, and any additional information required by clinical site) prior to registration for SPT 140 and the requirements must be maintained through SPT 150

Complete the MANDATORY application for 澳门赌博平台.

In addition to fulfilling the selective admission health program requirements, candidates must complete the following general admission requirements:  complete a 澳门赌博平台 application, submit applicable transcripts, take placement exams or demonstrate course equivalency, and complete new student orientation.

Triton大学申请

Complete the MANDATORY Selective 入学 Application for 卫生事业

注意: (Applicants should not apply to the Sterile Processing Technician Program until they have successfully completed the prerequisites for the program)
Acceptance is awarded every fall.

健康职业申请

Attendance at an information session is 鼓励 in order to apply for admission to this program.
By attending an information session, you will learn about the career, the program at the college and the career pathways in the field.
For information on information session dates, 时间和地点, please register through our form below.

Sterile Processing Technician Information Session Registration

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Kendra Phipps, MPA, BS, CST
Instructional Area Coordinator
办公室: H-228
kendraphipps@ayapsicoterapia.com

蒂芙尼厄比 
卫生事业 Retention Specialist 
办公室: H-133 
708-456-0300,分机. 3982
tiffanyirby@ayapsicoterapia.com

Christopha考克斯 
卫生事业 Information Specialist 
办公室: H-134 
708-456-0300,分机. 3474
christophacox@ayapsicoterapia.com

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