Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Advanced, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus

Entrance Dates:	Fall and Summer
Length of Program:	Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	20

Description: The Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide entry-level training that will prepare graduates to function in the sterile supply processing and distribution areas of healthcare facilities. The program is based on theory and clinical instruction that will apply scientific principles to the specific work area. Theory classes with laboratory participatory classes will prepare students for clinical application of skills and knowledge in healthcare facilities. Together with practical experiences provide students with the preparation necessary to be eligible to sit for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam.

Admission: Admission to the program can be obtained through achieving the established minimum score on the ACCUPLACER exam. A high school diploma or GED is required for program admission. The program is recommended for on-the-job trained Central Sterile Supply Processing Technicians with experience, candidates for progression into the Surgical Technology program or someone that is wanting a career in Central Sterile Processing.

Employment: Central Sterile Supply Processing Technicians are employed in hospitals and surgical centers.

Credentialing (Optional): Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) examination.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 20 credits

ALHS 1090	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES	2
CSSP 1010	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN	5
CSSP 1020	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM I	6
CSSP 1022	CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM II	5

EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3

Notes:

A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses in the curriculum outline.
ALHS prefix courses older than 5 years will not be accepted for prerequisite credit unless the applicant is a Certified Surgical Technologist who is currently working in field or a related field.
Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to complete the clinical clearance package. All required immunizations, including Hepatitis B, must be accompanied by documentation. Students who refuse to take the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse them an opportunity to gain clinical experience.
Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check and/or drug screen may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.
Student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing his or her clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be receiving monetary remuneration during this educational experience, nor will he or she be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution in the capacity of a health care assistant.
Students who successfully complete the program with the Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Specialization may be eligible to apply to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam.
Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to show proof of current health insurance. Students who cannot show proof of Health Insurance need to be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse to allow them the opportunity to gain clinical experience at their facility.
During your second semester of the program, you will be attending clinical a minimum of 28 hours per week. Please take this into account when you are applying to the program.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

A background check and drug screen is required by all clinical agencies prior to a student attending clinical. For more information, contact the appropriate advisor.

Proof of health insurance is required for a student to attend clinical. Form more information, contact the appropriate advisor.

Student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students completing his or her clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be receiving monetary remuneration during this educational experience, nor will he or she be substituted for hired stall personnel within the clinical institution in the capacity of surgical technologist.

Augusta Day Program, Fall Start

PROGRAM NAME: Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Advanced

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

ALHS 1090	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES	2
CSSP 1010	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN	5

EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

CSSP 1020	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM I	6
CSSP 1022	CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM II	5

Augusta Day Program, Summer Start

PROGRAM NAME: Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Advanced

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

CSSP 1020	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM I	6
CSSP 1022	CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM II	5

Year 1 Summer Semester

ALHS 1090	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES	2
CSSP 1010	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN	5

EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3