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DESCRIPTION
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The Sterile Processing Technician program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills for decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and surgical supply. Instruction includes understanding of surgical instruments, general cleaning of equipment, package wrapping techniques, assembly of instruments on surgical trays, surgical supply, sterilization methods, sterile storage, patient care equipment, linen folding, and distribution. Once students understand the basic concepts and skills they will utilize what they have learned at a clinical site.
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CAREER CONNECTION
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Occupational Profile: www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9093.00
Gainful Employment Disclosure: www.evit.com/adult_career_training_programs/consumer_information
Licensure or Certification Information: Eligible to sit for CRCST exam - Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Career Pathways: Central Processing Technician (CPT), Central Service Technician (CST), Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS Technician), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Instrument Technician, Sterile Preparation Technician, Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (SPD Technician), Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Technician, Sterilization Technician
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ADULT PROGRAM & COURSE INFORMATION
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Length of Program
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600 hours - 6 months
Note: Clinical rotations are generally 8 hour shifts, full time from October-December. Verify with an Enrollment Advisor for your particular schedule.
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Prerequisites
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High School Diploma or GED
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Proficiency in Basic Reading and Math.
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Must provide proof of health insurance
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Current AHA BLS CPR Card (must not expire during the timeframe of the program).
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Program Tuition
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$5,500.00
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Supply Fees*
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$280.00
*Supply Fees Include: Consumable Lab Fee, ID Badge, Certification Fee
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Estimated Out of Pocket Fees*
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$450.00
*Estimated Out-of-Pocket Fees: Books -$200.00, Uniform (Scrubs, close toed shoes, watch) -$80.00, Drug Screen - $35.00, Fingerprint Clearance Card -$70.00, Background Check -$25.00, My Clinical Exchange - $40.00. Immunizations are not included in the estimate but are required for clinic.
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Funding Opportunities
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- Federal Student Aid/Financial Aid
- VA Education Benefits
- Tribal Funding for eligible students
- Scholarships
- Interest-free payment plans available
For any financial assistance questions, please reach out to our Financial Aid Office at [email protected]
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Start Date
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End Date
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Days
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Times
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Campus
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July 24, 2023
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Dec 15, 2023
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Monday-Thursday, daily* following the Adult Education Schedule
- Instruction runs from 7/24 to 9/7
- Internship runs from 9/11 to 12/15*
Only the first week of Fall break is off - 10/2 to 10/6
*Internship days/times will vary. A schedule is provided by semester.
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4:00pm - 8:30pm
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Main
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Jan 3,
2024 |
May 23, 2024 |
Monday-Thursday, daily* following the Adult Education Schedule
- Instruction runs from 1/3 to 2/22
- Internship runs from 2/26 to 5/23*
Only the first week of Spring break is off - 3/11 to 3/15
*Internship days/times will vary. A schedule is provided by semester.
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4:00pm - 8:30pm |
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ENROLLMENT ADVISOR
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Tiffany Lambert-Lawrence
[email protected]/ 480-461-4156
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