Central Sterile Processing, Level 1 Certificate

Central Sterile Processing, Level 1 Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Collin County Community College District, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Four course, two-semester certificate program with three mod) options.

The Central Sterile Processing, Level 1 Certificate is a four-course, two-semester certificate program focused on the work of sterile processing technicians in the surgical environment. Students learn how to sterilize, clean, process, assemble, store, and distribute medical supplies for safe use in surgical procedures. The program also supports infection prevention in the operating room setting.

The certificate includes three modular courses in the first semester, followed by an on-site clinical course in the second semester. After completing the modular courses, students are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, which provides a provisional certification secured by completion of the required clinical hours.

The minimum requirements for admission in Central Sterile Processing, Level 1 Certificate at Collin County Community College District for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Collin County Community College District.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Collin County Community College District as pre-requiste for admission in Central Sterile Processing, Level 1 Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

There are no prerequisites for the Central Sterile Processing didactic courses. Interested students may register for the courses once accepted to Collin College.

• Complete all immunizations required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
• Current Basic Life Support Certification provided by the American Heart Association.
• Show proof of health insurance.
• Complete the health exam with a satisfactory result exam prior to application deadline.
• Consent to criminal background check (note that negative results may compromise clinical placement).
• Consent to drug screening (note that negative results may compromise clinical placement).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.collin.edu/academics/programs/surgical-professions-cert1-centralsterileprocessing.html

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