Central Sterile Processing Technologist, College Credit Certificate
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: CPT - Common Placement Test/R-CPT Reading Subtest
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: CECC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.1012
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0351101202
This limited access certificate is part of the Surgical Technology Services AS degree program. Only students admitted into the AS Surgical Technology Services program are eligible to earn this certificate.
The responsibility of a sterile processing technician involves keeping the medical facility as sterile as possible by sterilizing equipment, instruments and other needed devices.
High School diploma or GED required. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply or call (321) 433-7575.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| STS 2944 | Surgical Clinical 1 | 2 |
| STSC 1105 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 4 |
| STSC 1323 | Surgical Techniques and Procedures 1 | 4 |
| STSC 1340 | Surgical Science and Pharmacology | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MCBC 2010 | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |