Sterile Processing Technology
Overview
Sterile processing technology programs prepare people to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and supplies.Sterile processing technology programs teach students about a variety of topics.
Sterile processing technology programs include topics such as:
- Sterilization
- Infection control
- Decontamination
Schools
Many career and technical schools offer certificate programs in sterile processing technology. A certificate program usually takes nine to twelve months of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
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Program Admission
You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Chemistry
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This undergraduate program typically offers courses in the following subjects:
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy
- Sterilization
- Inventory management
- Safety practices
Some schools offer clinical rotations during your program. These are hands-on opportunities to apply the information you learned in real-life specialized clinical settings. An experienced doctor supervises you.
Things to Know
To become certified you must pass an exam.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
Renton Technical College
- Central Service Technician
Seattle Central College
- Sterile Processing
Tacoma Area
Clover Park Technical College
- Central Service/Sterile Processing
Tri-Cities Area
Columbia Basin College
- Healthcare Central Services Technology