Program Requirements
Sterile Processing Technician
Technical Diploma | 30-534-2
www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882
Start Dates: January
Effective: January 2025
First Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
509-309Medical Law, Ethics & Profess2Program or pre-program studentPrepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of the medical record, perform quality improvement procedures, examine legal and bioethical issues, and demonstrate awareness of diversity.
534-300Sterile Proc Tech Fundamentals3Program studentIntroduces packaging, cleaning techniques, care, handling, identification, and usage of instruments, equipment and supplies, basic aseptic techniques and patient centered practices in the lab setting. Students will also spend time working in a Central Service Department at a local hospital.
534-302Sterile Process Tech Clinical1Program student; 534-300 or concurrentLearner is given the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the clinical setting at a local hospital. Time will be spent in the central service department as well as the operating room.
TOTAL CREDITS:6
Minimum Program Credits Required: 6
Grade of B- required for all courses.
2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.
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