Central Sterile Processing
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Description
Trained Central Service and Sterile Processing Technicians help reduce the risk of microbial exposure by maintaining, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment used throughout healthcare facilities. This fully online training program teaches heat, steam, and chemical disinfection and sterilization techniques, as well as inventory management skills. Professionalism, teamwork, communication, and medical terminology are emphasized to help students prepare for entry-level opportunities in sterile processing technology.
Please note: This program is delivered online and does not include clinical training, an externship, or job placement assistance. To become eligible for the IAHCSMM/HSPA national certification exam, students must successfully complete the program and independently obtain 400 hours of on-the-job work experience through employment. The program does not provide or arrange the required 400 work hours.
What Will I Learn?
This course includes the study of the Central Service and Materials Management Departments. Special emphasis is placed on:
- Cleaning and decontamination of equipment
- Disinfection of instruments and equipment
- The different methods of sterilization
- Sterile packaging of reusable and disposables
- Storage of sterile hospital items
Walk Away With
Ability to demonstrate the following:
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Heat, steam, and chemical disinfecting techniques
- Inventory management
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Medical communication skills
Who Should Attend?
This is an entry-level online health care class for people interested in a career in the medical industry, specifically surgical services.
Requirements
Students must be 18 years old.Explore Your Career Options
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