Central Sterile Processing Technology

About

The mission of the Central Sterile Processing Technology program is to provide an educational experience through cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) designed to produce central sterile processing technicians at the entry-level position and successfully prepared to take the national certification exam.

The course will train individuals to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

The program provides the qualified and motivated applicant with experiences in a learner-centered environment that is supportive and responsive to their individual needs. 

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 8 Months
Clock Hours 864
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate
Total Tuition/Fees $3,040.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $590.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Central Sterile Processing Technician864Certificate

Prospective students must meet all requirements below in order to enroll into the Central Sterile Processing course:

  • You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
  • Complete the TCAT – Jackson application for enrollment.
  • Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
  • Provide proof of required immunizations.
  • Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Admission Assessment.

Students are subject to drug screening, criminal background checks, and more stringent vaccination requirements based upon clinical affiliation agreements.

Campus Locations

West Tennessee Healthcare Instructional Service Center
620 Skyline Dr.
Jackson, TN 38301

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
CSP 0001 - Worker Characteristic
CSP 1011 - Medical and Surgical Terminolgy
CSP 1012 - Microbiolgy and Infection Control
CSP 1013 - Surgical Instrument and Equipment
CSP 1014 - Introduction to CSP
CSP 1020 - Anatomy and Physiology
Second Trimester: 
CSP 0002 - Worker Characteristic
CSP 2011 - CSP Practices and Procedures
CSP 2012 - Clinical Practicum
CSP 2013 - Central Sterile Processing Capstone
CSP 2014 - Job Preperation

Certifications

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

Instructors

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