Sterile Processing, Certificate

Play a vital role in keeping patients safe and healthcare running smoothly.

This certificate program prepares students for an occupation in central processing and sterilization of hospital instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Students will apply theories and practices of central service departments contained in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, or clinics. The courses provide the fundamentals of central processing, supply and distribution, and provide instruction and practice in aseptic technique. Upon successful completion of this program, the student earns a certificate and may be eligible to sit for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management National Certifying Examination.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

What do Medical Equipment Preparers do?

• Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
• Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
• Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

What skills do Medical Equipment Preparers have?

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Contact

• Allied Health Department Page
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Questions about applying?

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How much does it cost?

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