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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one semester Certificate in Sterile Processing and enter the workforce. A sterile processing technician is an integral member of the surgical team who cleans, sterilizes, and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in operating rooms and other medical and surgical facilities. Students will receive instruction in sterilization, infection control, decontamination, and surgical instrumentation processing, distribution, and record-keeping. This program develops the knowledge and skills for an entry-level job as a Sterile Processing Technician. This certificate is part of an apprenticeship program partnership with Centura Health and has a selective admission process.
First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| SPI 100 | Sterile Instrument Processing | 4 |
| SPI 101 | Sterile Instrument Lab Skills | 4 |
| SPI 181 | Internship: Sterile Processing | 9 |
| SPI 279 | Seminar: Sterile Processing | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |