CE 086 - Med Sterile Processing Tech (5)

Prerequisite: None
Lecture: Five hours lecture/discussion per week.

The comprehensive Sterile Processing Technician training consists of 85 hours of instruction (75 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of externship in a healthcare facility). The training is designed to help prepare students to pass the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) Technician Certification Exam and become actively employed as a sterile processing technician. Topics covered include Anatomy/Physiology, Microbiology, Infection Control, Decontamination of Surgical Instruments/Room Layout, etc. Not transferable.