Sterile Processing

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:

Description: If you're detail-oriented and interested in playing a vital role in healthcare, our online Sterile Processing Technician Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. Through flexible, self-paced courses, you'll learn the fundamental skills and knowledge to become a sterile processing technician on your schedule, from home.

• Can prepare students for an entry-level career as a sterile processing technician. 


• Online sterile processing technician training courses cover topics such as the duties and requirements of sterile processing technicians, fundamental practices and procedures for aseptic technique, HIPAA privacy regulations, and more. 


• Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification exam offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), the cost of which is covered in the program tuition.

Competencies to be achieved: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification 

2.Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):

Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No:

$1249.00

3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):

• ​​​Sterile Processing Technical Manual

4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Luciana Coar

Email: Lucianna.coar@pennfoster.edu

Phone number: 570-961-4069

6. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs/healthcare/sterile-processing-career-diploma

7. Additional information:

Admission Requirements: HS Diploma or Equivalent

Background check requirements licensing/credential:

Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: criminal history checks, verification of credentials, and drug/health screenings, 

Other requirements needed:

Prerequisites:

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: No

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: No

Career Pathway (Explain):

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other         industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): Should be recognized by other companies as it’s a standard certification offered/taken by all Sterile Processing workers.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: No

Accrediting Agency and link to website:

9. Job Placement:

Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No

If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion

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