Program
Healthcare
Continuing Education

Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician

0 credit hours

Credits awarded upon completion

Self-Paced

Progress at your own speed

384 hours

Estimated learning time

About the Program

Description

This Surgical/Sterile Processing dual training program uniquely prepares you for two in-demand, important surgery specialities . Exam fee included.

Clinical Requirements
TS-C - Case Documentation within 2 years of exam pass date, including minimum 125 surgical cases
CRCST - 400 hrs of hands on experience in CRCST department pre-certification or within 6 months of certification.

State Restrictions: CT, DC, ID, MA, MN, ND, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, WI

Topics

  • professionalism in allied health
  • introduction to human anatomy and medical terminology
  • surgical technology, sterile processing

Prerequisites

  • Web browser with internet connection, Course registration & payment, Employer/Clinical Sponsorship � Applicants to these programs MUST provide verification that an Employer or Clinical Site has agreed to accept the applicant in efforts to fulfill �surgical case� requirements required for Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification before enrollment. With this Sponsorship, the student must be guaranteed to perform a minimum of required surgical cases during the term of enrollment or immediately upon completion of their Medcerts program., Your MedCerts Student Clinical Site Form must be submitted to MedCerts prior to enrollment.

Completed Case Documentation including a minimum of 125 surgical cases, required for full TS-C national certification, issued through the NCCT, Students not enrolled in an employer or academic sponsored program must complete this clinical requirement before attempting the TS-C national certification exam., Must complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a CS (Central Services) department.

Content Material Titles

  • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (MedCerts) - 1st Edition eText and Workbook By Paul Reuter and Valerie Weiss Surgical Technology: Principles and Practices (Elsevier, Copyright 2022) by Joanna Kotcher-Fuller Sterile Processing Technical Manual (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, 9th Edition, Copyright 2023)

Total Cost: $7,500

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    Deliverables

    • 0 Credits

      Academic Excellence

      Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content

    • Professional Program

      Launch of Career

      Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST)

    • Hone Important Skills

      Total Upgrade

      Such as Sterilization techniques, Infection control, Surgical instruments handling, Medical equipment maintenance

    Outcomes

    Beginner- Exhibit comprehension of the anticipated soft skills for an allied healthcare professional.

    • Recognize the significance of customer service, effective communication, and maintaining professionalism.
    • Disinfect medical equipment and instruments thoroughly.
    • Provide assistance tailored to the requirements of the surgeon.
    • Maintain cleanliness, decontamination, and sterilization protocols.
    • manage documentation and records efficiently.
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