This program prepares students for a career as an entry-level Central Sterile Processing Technologist and member of the surgical team in the sterile processing department under the direct supervision of sterile processing manager.
This program prepares students for a career as an entry-level Central Sterile Processing Technologist and member of the surgical team in the sterile processing department under the direct supervision of sterile processing manager.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following program learning outcomes:
Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, process, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays.
Maintain documentation required by the accrediting agencies for quality control.
Inspect, maintain, deliver and retrieve equipment and instruments for the surgery suite.
Function in the emergency room, intensive care units, and other departments.
Perform elementary computer procedures as they apply to equipment, supply tracking, ordering and preference/pick list generation.
Discuss basic inventory control concepts.
Demonstrate knowledge of medical and surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment in various specialties.
Use good communication skills utilizing appropriate medical terminology.
Maintain a professional department in responding quickly and accurately to urgent hospital departmental requests.
Log a minimum of 180/400 hours of Central Service Technician clinical hands-on experience.
Prepare to take the National Certification exam from IACSHM and be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
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We offer flexible class schedules to include online classes, hybrid courses and traditional college classes to meet the individual needs of our students.
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Receive guidance on career development opportunities from industry experts while receiving hands-on training. Plus, we provide students with the largest workforce development program in Florida to prepare you for high-demand careers each year.
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Mission Statement
Florida State College at Jacksonville provides an equitable, high quality, success-driven learning experience for our diverse community of students.
Vision Statement
To promote intellectual growth for life-long learning, advance the economic mobility of our students and transform the communities we serve.
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