Central Sterile Supply and Endoscopy Processing, Certificate
Introduction
Central Sterile Supply and Endoscopy Processing, Certificate is a program taught at Gwinnett Technical College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Central Sterile Supply and Endoscopy Processing certificate program teaches students how to prevent infections by decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical devices, instruments, endoscopes, and supplies used in patient care in surgery and diagnostic areas. Students are prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam or the Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) exam.
The program also prepares students for endoscope reprocessing certification, with certification options listed as CER or CFER. Students attend monthly information sessions to talk with faculty and learn about the program and clinical experiences. Certification results reported include an 86% pass rate for Central Sterile Processing (vs. 63% international average) and a 89% pass rate for Endoscope Reprocessing (vs. 62% international average).
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Central Sterile Supply and Endoscopy Processing, Certificate at Gwinnett Technical College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Gwinnett Technical College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Gwinnett Technical College as pre-requiste for admission in Central Sterile Supply and Endoscopy Processing, Certificate.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www. GwinnettTech.edu/health-sciences-division/surgical-technology/central-sterile-supply-processing-and-endoscope-reprocessing-technician/
More Information
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT)
- CER
- CFER
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.