Course Offerings

This high-demand career offers multiple employment opportunities. Learn the primary responsibilities of a central sterile processing technician and the practical application of learned concepts. The course covers sterilization, disinfection, storage and distribution of instruments; inventory management; quality assurance; and more, preparing students for work behind the scenes in hospitals or sterile processing facilities.

Course Objectives

Apply principles of sterilization and disinfection in the workplace

Apply principles of distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment

Outline of Instruction

Central Sterile Technician Roles and Responsibilities

Anatomy & Physiology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Decontamination

Processing Patient Equipment

Preparation, Packaging & Instrumentation

Sterilization

Sterile Storage

Inventory Control & Distribution

Review for National Examination

Contact Hours

112

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Website

https://www.cbspd.net/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CBSPD learning outcomes/requirements for the SPD Tech Exam – Roles and responsibilities, life sciences, decontamination and disinfection, preparation and handling, sterilization, sterile storage, inventory management and distribution, ethics

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

"The Basics of Sterile Processing, 8th ed.," Sterile Processing University
"The Basics of Sterile Processing Workbook, 8th ed.," Sterile Processing University
(Both available at https://www.spdceus.com/product/basics-of-spd-textbook-and-workbook-8th…)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Facility will be equipped with a compartment sink for students to perform practical sessions.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must maintain an 80% average on chapter tests and satisfactorily pass lab evaluations.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in a career in Central Sterile Processing.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Sterile processing technician, sterilization technician, medical equipment preparers

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

There is no data for medical equipment preparers in Wake County through NC Works. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that North Carolina has one of the highest published employment figures for medical equipment preparers, with 1,540 in the state.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Sterile technician

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Allied Health Office https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]