Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective: Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.
Description: Sterile Processing Technicians (SPT), also known as Central Service Technicians or Certified Sterilization Technicians, play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies— and now is an excellent time to train for your sterile processing technician certification.

Competencies to be achieved:
 Define the sterile processor role, responsibilities, professional skill set, and communication expectations (including accurate use of medical terminology and anatomy) required in the central processing and surgical services departments
 Identify sterile processing regulations and standards provided by regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure workplace safety, infection prevention, and proper support for the ancillary departments
 Discuss basic procedures and best practices for each phase of sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, preparation, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies
 Review sterile storage considerations, guidelines, concerns, and common quality assurance procedures in the sterile processing department
 Understand the importance of following procedures to care for loaner instruments and manage inventory while using information management systems
 Describe how to adhere to compliance when handling documentation and maintaining records
 Explain the importance of effective communication, human relations, and personal development and how improving these skills can impact the career of a sterile processing technician

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $3595

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
Sterile Processing Technical Manual, 9th Edition
Sterile Processing Workbook, 9th Edition
Surgical Instrumentation (eBook)
Surgical Instrumentation Kit (includes 10 items, intended for practice purposes only)
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name: Shannon McKinnon 
Email: careercatalyst-funding@exchange.asu.edu 

Phone number: 1-884-353-7856

F. Direct Website link to the program: https://careertraining.careercatalyst.asu.edu/training-programs/sterile-processing-technician-voucher-included/

Additional information: 
 Background check requirements for school/licensing: N/A
 Background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: N/A

 Other requirements needed: Full CRCST Certification: Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience during the previous five years, preceding the application. Provisional CRCST Certification: Provide 400 hours of hands-on experience within six months of passing the certification exam.
 Prerequisites: High school diploma/equivalent

H. 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: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
 Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway:

 Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. Nationally recognized credential.

 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:

Credential Attainment Rate:  Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 67%

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