Sterile Processing Technician
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
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Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $33,552 – $59,285 |
Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process. Perform, and keep records of, plant maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.
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Annual Wage Range $33,904 – $62,316 |
Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.
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Demand Locally +0 % |
Annual Wage Range $19,054 – $91,461 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Hybrid
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
SPC
What is the Sterile Processing Technician program?
This program/course prepares for the Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT). Sterile Processing Technicians (SPTs) prepare surgical instruments and devices. They clean, inspect, test, sterilize, store and deliver devices needed for surgery in a healthcare facility. The sterile Processing program will prepare students for the national standards and federal regulations that guide their practice to ensure safe and effective processing of medical and surgical devices. The courses will cover the core competency areas including regulations and standards, life sciences, decontamination equipment and practices, high-level disinfection, packaging materials and methods, care, handling, testing and inspection of surgical instruments and devices, sterilization (all methods), processing patient care equipment and sterile storage and distribution. (Exam Voucher Included)
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- For knowing whether if they are eligible for licensure or certification before committing to a CE program, and
- Contacting the respective certification agency to find out if a conviction will prohibit them from being certified and able to work in the industry.
- Contacting legal counsel to discuss an existing criminal background prior to applying to Alamo Colleges District Continuing Education for guidance.
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment200 Contact Hours 6 Months |
CertificationCertified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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CE RegistrationPhone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4) |
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