Train for an in-demand career in Sterile Processing!

This course provides didactic and clinical instruction for Sterile Processing Technician training.  Students will learn sterilization processing techniques, decontamination procedures, processing of reusable instrumentation, and aseptic technique.  Students who complete the program may elect to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam.

This course will be taught at Pottstown Hospital.

Ideal For:

• High school students 17 years and older.
• College students interested in healthcare professions.
• Adults seeking to upskill or change careers.
  
  

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate best practices for cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and disinfection.
• Discuss state and federal regulations, and industry standards related to surgical processing.
• Describe surgical instruments, their functions, and explain inventory and equipment management.
• Discuss quality assurance and safety precautions.
• Demonstrate proper documentation and record-keeping.
• Outline appropriate preparation, packaging, and labeling methods.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

400-hour externship lab to follow the completion of the lecture component. Scheduled by the instructor.

Students will need comfortable, slip-resistant shoes and a lock to place on their locker. No other additional equipment is needed. Hospital laundered scrubs will be provided for students to change in to and will be returned at the end of each day of the externship training.

*While Montgomery County Community College does not require students in any workforce/health sciences program to obtain any vaccination, many of our clinical and externship placement partners require students to obtain and maintain vaccinated status for many immunizations. If a student does not obtain the clinical/externship’s placement site's required immunizations, the student may not be able to complete their clinical rotation. This may affect the student's ability to complete and graduate from their enrolled program.

Questions?
Reach out to Workforce Development at [email protected].

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