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Sterile Processing Technician

Clean and sterile medical equipment and facilities are critical for patient safety. Sterile processing technicians clean and prepare medical tools for surgery. These supplies and equipment are used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare sites. They ensure each item is sterile and safe to use. This course teaches people how to do this kind of work and helps them get ready for jobs in the hospital or surgery centers.

The Experience

Program Details

The sterile processing technician course includes a six credit (six hours per week) lecture and a one credit (three hours per week) lab. Please be aware that before taking the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) exam you must also accrue 400 hours of hands-on experience verified by an employer. This course does not fulfill that work hours requirement.

Your future

Once your course is complete, you can apply for jobs such as sterile processing technician.

How To Get Started

The sterile processing technician course is offered in Winter Term. Any student admitted to MHCC can take the placement tests for reading and writing or enroll in Reading 90 and Writing 90.

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This program is just one course that prepares you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. Financial aid is only available for this class if taken as part of the Basic Health Care Certificate program or the Associate of General Studies in Health Professions exploration degree. This course provides instruction for entry-level positions in health care facilities' central service and sterile processing departments.

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