Program Overview

Surgical Processing Technician Certificate

The Surgical Processing Technician Certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in surgical processing.

Program Overview

The program requires 33 semester credits for graduation. Students must participate in the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination administered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).

Course Sequence

The program consists of three semesters, with the following course sequence:

First Semester

• ID: SCI1100
  • Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Credits: 3
• ID: HEA2200
  • Course Name: Medical Terminology
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SPT1110
  • Course Name: Fundamentals of Surgical Processing
  • Credits: 4

Second Semester

• ID: SCI2100
  • Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SPT2100
  • Course Name: Surgical Instrumentation
  • Credits: 4
• ID: SPT2120
  • Course Name: Endoscopic Reprocessing
  • Credits: 3

Third Semester

• ID: SPT2150
  • Course Name: Surgical Processing Clinical Practicum
  • Credits: 8
• ID: SPT2151
  • Course Name: Surgical Processing Clinical Seminar
  • Credits: 2
• ID: HEA2203
  • Course Name: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services
  • Credits: 3

Certification Requirements

To qualify for graduation, students must participate in the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination. Additionally, the program requires students to take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam. Certain states, including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, require individuals to earn the CRCST credential before becoming eligible for employment.

Graduation Requirements

33 semester credits are required for graduation.