Sterile Processing Technology, Certificate

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Academic Plan Code: 389

This certificate curriculum prepares individuals to function competently in the central services department of a healthcare facility. Duties include, but are not limited to, processing of patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments for use in all departments. The program focuses on the principles and practices of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies. This curriculum prepares the successful completer for the National Certification Exam for Sterile Processing and Distribution.

Financial Aid Note

Effective winter 2022, this program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Program Courses

BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
GH 110 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 2
PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
SPT 145 - Sterile Processing Tech I Credit Hours: 5
SPT 148 - Sterile Processing Externship Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

Program Note

Life Science course BI 121 must have been completed and passed with a C or better within seven years of starting the Sterile Processing Technology Program at GRCC (This includes Life Science courses that are transferred in from other institutions regardless of the date in which they are transferred).