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Central Sterilization Technician
Central Sterilization Technicians prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. They may perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
Curriculum Overview
The program will address various topics related to the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient equipment. In addition, it will assist the student in understanding the basic hard skills necessary to provide a safe product for patient use.
You will learn the basics of sterile processing including:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Decontamination
- Disinfection Processes
- Processing Patient Care Equipment
- Anatomy / Physiology
- Microbiology
- Infection Prevention
- Preparation & Packaging of Instruments and Specialty Devices
- Types of Surgical Instruments and specialty devices
- Sterilization
- Inventory Control, storage & distribution
- Sterile Storage
Additional Information
Career Outlook
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sterilization Technicians can expect a median annual wage of $38,000, or $18.27 per hour nationally.
Places You Can Work
Prepare to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Ambulatory surgery centers
Positions You Can Have
Gain skills to work in positions such as:
- Instrument Repair Specialist
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Surgical Services Assistant
- Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Program Information
Open Enrollment
Days
Monday through Thursday
Times
5:00 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
Program Length
15 weeks
Course Delivery
In person, remote and online
Program Requirements
Before you start this class, you must:
- Meet minimum TABE Reading (550) and Math (519) scores
- Attend a program information session
- Complete the 7.5-week Allied Health Customer Service Program
Days
Monday and Wednesday
Time
4:00 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
Program Length
7.5 weeks
Course Delivery
In person
Courses
- Computer Fundamentals
- Career Readiness
- Customer Service
- Student Success Strategies
For more information, contact Admissions
Phone
716-645-1900
If you send an email, please include your last name, first name, and the program in the subject line of your email.