Program Overview

Program Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician program is designed to prepare students for positions in administration, management, and more in the healthcare field. The program explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services.

Program Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry, including:

• The role and contributions of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and practitioners
• Opportunities for student interactions with healthcare providers and other industry professionals
• The use of technology to collect, process, and use information essential to the industry
• The development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to produce and present effective oral and written forms of communication

Program Faculty

Faculty members in this program are selected for both academic excellence and relevant professional experience in healthcare administration and management. They combine firsthand knowledge and know-how with classroom instruction to help prepare students to enter this in-demand field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue positions with:

• Hospitals
• Physicians' offices
• Clinics
• Rehabilitation centers
• Long-term care facilities
• Numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities

Degree Options

The program offers a seamless transition between Associate's and Bachelor's degrees, allowing students to progress in their academic and professional careers.