STP-510 Central Sterile Processing

Central Sterile Processing | Learn to handle medical equipment in a safe and sanitary manner. Explore methods of sterilization, decontamination, storage, packaging and distribution of both sterile and nonsterile medical instruments. Learn to assess the condition of medical and surgical equipment for sterility and proper function, which can include removing instruments for maintenance or replacement. CEUs issued. $2,050 includes $50 fee. Note: Students must be 18 years old. Note: Full attendance and passing the final exam required. Students must attend an information session prior to enrolling in the program. Visit aacc.edu/job-training and click the link for Sterile Processing. Students must apply to take externships. A limited number of externships are offered, and students will be selected. Selected students must register and pay for externships: STP-505, STP-506, STP-507 and STP-508. Additional cost for scrubs and shoes. Exam fee not included.

Section Info: Note: Section 101 is hybrid with mandatory face to face meetings from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Arnold campus. No class March 17 and 19.