Sterile Processing Technology, Certificate

Program Code: 6309

The Sterile Processing Technology at Santa Fe College is a 30-credit hour certificate program which spans 2 semesters. This College Credit Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment as central supply workers, surgical instrument processors, gastrointestinal (GI) flexible endoscope reprocessors, inventory technicians, processing technicians and central service technicians. While enrolled in the program, students will intern in local clinical affiliates mastering skills required for employment. Upon completion of the program, students may qualify to take the industry credentialing exam offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

Professional Core

HSC 1434 - Central Processing Technology Credit Hours: 4.0
HSC 1434L - Central Processing Technology Lab and Internship Credit Hours: 3.0
STS 1000 - Health Care Concepts Credit Hours: 3.0
STS 1300 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3.0
STS 1301 - Microbiology and Infection Control Credit Hours: 3.0
STS 1302 - Introduction to Perioperative Procedures Credit Hours: 3.0
STS 1925C - Endoscopy Basics Credit Hours: 2.0
STS 2365 - Professional Skills for the OR Team Credit Hours: 3.0
STS 2947 - Sterile Processing Technology Internship Credit Hours: 6.0

Sterile Processing Technology, Certificate

Professional Core

Total Credit Hours: 30