ST 9000
Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician
Gain industry certification as a Sterile Processing Technician and ultimately work in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics and other healthcare facilities.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
A Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician receives, documents, packages, sterilizes, stores, and/or issues instruments, equipment, and supplies for patient care. In addition to the sterile processing responsibilities, the technician must also be able to assist in the care of patients of all ages before, during, and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team. The technician maintains patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality, and complies with legal aspects of patient care. The technician complies with sterilization standards for handling sharp or contaminated instruments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Sterilize medical equipment and instruments
- Support the needs of the surgeon
- Clean, decontaminate and disinfection
- Documentation and records management
- Distinguish preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative duties
What You’ll Learn – ST 9000 Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician
In the Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician program, students will complete modules relating to professionalism in the healthcare setting, human anatomy, and medical terminology, and will cover the fundamentals of sterile processing and surgical technologist tools and procedures.
Students will be prepared for the Tech In Surgery Certification (TS-C) offered by the NCCT and the optional Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) certification offered by the HSPA.
Both certifications require the completion of hands-on clinical experience. TS-C candidates must complete and log a minimum of 125 surgical cases, which must be completed and reported to NCCT within two (2) years of passing the TS-C exam. Students are required to have a verified clinical site before enrolling in this program.
CRCST students must complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a Central Services department within 6 months of passing the CRCST exam. Students are responsible for securing their clinical site to complete these requirements.
We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
Note: Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
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Program Details
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Employer/Clinical Sponsorship – Applicants to these programs MUST provide verification that an Employer or Clinical Site has agreed to accept the applicant in efforts to fulfill “surgical case” requirements required for Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification before enrollment. With this Sponsorship, the student must be guaranteed to perform a minimum of required surgical cases during the term of enrollment or immediately upon completion of their Medcerts program.
- The MedCerts Student Clinical Site Information Form must be submitted to MedCerts prior to enrollment.
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- Career Services Advisor
- CRCST requirements: 400 hours of hands-on experience in a Central Services Department within 6 months of passing the exam. Please visit the HSPA website for a breakdown of the specific disciplines.
- TS-C requirements: 125 surgical cases completed within two years of passing the TS-C exam. Please visit the NCCT website for a breakdown of the specific cases required. NOTE: Sponsorship Acknowledgement Form must be signed by the clinical site agreeing to host the student for post program surgical cases before student can enroll.
Career Outlook
Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
potential
Tuition Cost
Monthly, weekly and bi-weekly payment plan options are available. These payment plans include a 3.5% fee per transaction. Students who choose to pay in full will not be charged the transaction fee.
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate pre-requisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.