Sterile Processing Technician Program Details
Program Description
The objective of the program is to provide students with entry-level training that will prepare them to function in the sterile processing and distribution areas of healthcare facilities. The program provides students with knowledge of surgical instruments, microbiology, medical equipment, surgical terminology, storage and distribution, as well as the skills required for sterilization and decontamination.
Program Requirements
How Long is the Program?
Program Length: Approximately 9 months
Curriculum: What Classes Do I Need to Take to Become a Sterile Processing Technician?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Sterile Processing Technician program:
- Anatomy, Physiology and Terminology
- Surgical Instruments
- Microbiology and Infection Control
- Sterilization Procedures and Practice
- Decontamination Procedures and Practice
- Medical Equipment
- Surgical Terminology
Where Can I Take a Sterile Processing Technician Training Class Near Me?
| CSK 100 |
Study Skills* |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| CAT 150 |
Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology* |
55 |
- |
- |
3.5 |
| CCB 100 |
Computer Basics* |
- |
15 |
- |
0.5 |
| CMF 95 |
Math Fundamentals* |
20 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| CHS 100 |
CPR & First Aid* |
10 |
5 |
- |
0.5 |
| Career Prep Sequence Total |
100 |
20 |
- |
6.5 |
*Successful completion of CSK 100, CAT 150, CCB 100, CMF 95, and CHS 100 is required prior to externship.
| CSP 105 |
Surgical Instruments |
30 |
30 |
- |
3.0 |
| CSP 110 |
Microbiology and Infection Control |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CSP 100 |
Principles and Practices of Sterile Processing |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| Professional Sequence I Total |
90 |
30 |
- |
7.0 |
| CSP 120 |
Sterilization Procedures and Practice |
45 |
45 |
- |
4.5 |
| CSP 130 |
Storage and Distribution |
15 |
15 |
- |
1.5 |
| Professional Sequence II Total |
60 |
60 |
- |
6.0 |
| CSP 140 |
Decontamination Procedures and Practice |
30 |
45 |
- |
3.5 |
| CSP 150 |
Medical Equipment |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| CSP 115 |
Surgical Terminology |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| Professional Sequence III Total |
75 |
45 |
- |
6.5 |
| CSP 180 |
Externship |
- |
- |
400 |
8.5 |
| CSP 190 |
Certification Review |
20 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| Externship Total |
20 |
- |
400 |
9.5 |
| Program Totals |
345 |
155 |
400 |
35.5 |