Provider name:

MedCerts

Program name:

ST-9000 Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician

Program description:

The ST-9000 Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician program is ideal for individuals who are meticulous and who desire to be part of a highly skilled team in a growing field. To be successful, individuals must be able to work in stressful and emergency situations. They must be able to act quickly and accurately, and work well with other people. Because of the physical requirements of the job, techs must generally have strong manual dexterity and physical stamina. This program prepares students for a rewarding and in-demand career in clinical allied health. that the program content immerses the learner into an environment where skills, tasks and processes can be practiced in a safe environment, with virtual environments and simulations addressing important clinical skills and gamification challenges students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a way that is fun, interactive, and engaging. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the provisional certification exam for Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) sponsored by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association and the Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). After passing the TS-C exam, Full certification is obtained after a documented 125 surgical cases have been performed. Additionally, Full CRCST certification is obtained after acquiring 400 hours of hands-on sterile processing experience within 6 months of provisional certification.

Program URL:

https://medcerts.com/programs/healthcare/surgical-sterile-processing-technician

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2022

Student teacher ratio:

1:25

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$6000.00