Central Sterile Processing Technology

CIP Code:

31.51.1012.00

Program Description:

The Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate readies you for a successful healthcare career preparing the operating room for surgical procedures: sterilizing instruments, gathering supplies, and delivering equipment properly ahead of surgery. Build solid foundational knowledge in anatomy, medical terminology, and microbiology. Receive specialized training in what surgical instruments are, the handling and use of instruments for specific procedures, and the clinical setting experience you need for employment.

Program Outcomes: 

Certificate

Professional Accrediting Body:

N/A

State agency/Entity Oversight:

N/A

Applicable Certificate/License or Industry-recognized Certificates to Be Awarded:

Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to sit for the national certifying exam offered by the Certificate Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) and receive the following Certificates: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential from CBSPD or the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential from IAHCSMM.