Central Sterile Processing Technologist (CCC)
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: Assessment in Reading
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: CECC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.1012
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0351101202
This certificate is part of the A. S. Surgical Technology Services degree.
The responsibility of a sterile processing technician involves keeping the medical facility as sterile as possible by sterilizing equipment, instruments and other needed devices.
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program. Only students admitted into the A.S. Surgical Technology Services program are eligible to earn this certificate.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-7575.
Program of Study
| 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 | |
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| MCBC 2010 | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| STSC 1105 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 4 |
| STSC 1323 | Surgical Techniques and Procedures 1 | 4 |
| STSC 1340 | Surgical Science and Pharmacology | 3 |
| STS 2944 | Surgical Clinical 1 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate clearly and effectively utilizing spoken, written, ethical, professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, physicians, coworkers, and all communities of interest
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Correlate the principles underlying the profession of surgical technology, including anatomy and pathophysiology, microbiology, pharmacology, asepsis, surgical conscience, and operating room skills, techniques, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies in providing safe, ethical, optimal perioperative patient care
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Perform in the perioperative setting in specialized roles with duties of a surgical technologist demonstrating moral, legal, and ethical responsibilities and respect for the diversity of others including socio-economic, spiritual, and lifestyle choices of the patient performing duties
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility