Central Sterile Processing Technician
Credential: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
The Central Sterile Processing Technician program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical instruments and equipment. The comprehensive program covers a range of topics, including infection control, basic science of infection, sterilization techniques, inventory management, and regulatory compliance required for packaging and storage of reusable surgical instruments and disposable supplies. Students will receive hands-on training, and they gain practical experience through clinicals in the proper handling and processing of medical instruments in relation to chemicals, blood and body fluids, infections, and medical waste. The program is ideal for curious students with a good memory who want to work in a behind-the-scenes technical position in healthcare and not directly in patient care. People who have previously worked in quality assurance or even in a manufacturing setting can translate those skills into central sterile processing. Outpatient clinics and hospitals have a need for the position, and graduates can expect a $30,000 salary. The position can either be an entry into healthcare or a stable career due to the necessity of the position.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
The following standards have been established in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. All students in the programs below are expected to meet certain essential technical standards for successfully completing all program phases, which reflect industry requirements and standards. Students may be required to demonstrate the technical standards to verify their ability to perform these essential functions.
Central Sterile Processing Technical Standards
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Continuing Education Registration & Records Clerk
Phone: 252-940-6375
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