Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate (CSB1)
The Central Sterile Processing Technician Technical Certificate 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.
Employment Opportunities
Professionally trained Central Sterile Processing Technicians work in a variety of health care environments, but primarily are employed in surgical units. Central Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing the medical devices and supplies needed in surgical units. Graduates may be placed in hospitals and ambulatory and surgery centers, including dental centers.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum of the Central Sterile Processing Technician certificate program is designed for semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 165 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (9 Credits)
Select one (2 Credits)
NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $1,270
Books/Supplies: $300
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)