This certificate prepares students for entry-level work in a healthcare setting sterilizing instruments and working with medical and surgical equipment and supplies. The program course builds upon knowledge learned in the Healthcare Core Curriculum. Foundational anatomy and physiology and basic principles of microbiology will be presented. Course competencies include decontamination, preparation and packaging for sterilization, sterilization process, and sterile storage. Basic surgical instrumentation and medical terminology that is necessary for this area of employment in the healthcare setting will also be presented. The lab will include campus and hospital-based practice settings. Through this practicum experience, you will become familiar with the central services of a hospital. The focus of this course is to provide you with comprehensive skills to perform competently and safely. You will have hands-on practice sessions to develop the skills and techniques required in performing various activities in the central services areas.
Upon completion of CSIP 1000 and 1002, you are eligible to take the certification exam from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD).
Refer to the 2009-10 College Catalog for the requirements to degrees, diplomas and/or certificates available through the Central Services Technician (Sterile Instrument Processing) program.
Read MCTC's articulation agreements with other colleges and universities.
| Name | Office | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Burt, Joyce | H.5006 | 612-659-6116 |
| Office & Admin Specialist | ||
| Grauds, Connie | H.5120 | 612-659-6461 |
| Director of Allied Health | ||
| McCall, Janice | K.K 2600 | 612-659-6117 |
| Office & Admin Specialist | ||
| Oldenburg, Lynn | K.2507 | 612-659-6000 |
| Continuing Education | x4427 | |
