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Central Sterile Supply Processing Tech (Basic), TCC (CJ31) (510909)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Tifton

The Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician (Basic) TCC program is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to ensure the proper sterilization and distribution of medical equipment in healthcare facilities. This comprehensive program introduces students to infection control, sterilization techniques, decontamination procedures, and equipment management, emphasizing the critical role of sterile processing in maintaining patient safety. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on lab experience, and clinical rotations. students will learn about surgical instrumentation, sterilization methods, aseptic techniques, and inventory management. Additionally, they will be trained in safety protocols, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, preparing them to meet industry standards. Upon successful completion, graduates will be prepared to work in hospitals, outpatient centers, and other healthcare settings as entry-level sterile processing technicians.

Length of Program: 1 Semester

Entrance Date: Fall and Spring Semester

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: N/A

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Program Final Exit Point: Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 13 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Cost
Admissions Fees: $384.00
Tuition: $1,391.00
Total: $1,775.00
Curriculum Outline (13 hours)
Occupational Courses 13
CSSP 1010

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission This course provides an overview of the Central Sterile Processing and Distribution profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate as an entry level Central Sterile Processing Technician. Emphasis will be placed on the profession of Central Sterile Processing, basic sciences and related subjects, infection control, aseptic technique, equipment management, sterilization, instrumentation and supplies, legal issues, inventory management, safety, quality assurance, professional development and healthcare trends. Students completing this course will be eligible to apply to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam.

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CSSP 1020

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission This course complements CSSP 1010 Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, and together with CSSP 1022 Central Sterile Processing Supply Practicum II, providing the practical hours necessary to meet the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) requirements to sit for the certification examination.

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CSSP 1022

Pre-requisite(s): CSSP 1020 This course complements CSSP 1010 Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, and together with CSSP 1020 Central Sterile Processing Supply Practicum II, providing the practical hours necessary to meet the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) requirements to sit for the certification examination.

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Faculty
Wesley Luke, BBA, CST, CRCST
Advisor

Central Sterile Processing Faculty
School of Health Sciences
Tifton

(229) 391-2653 | wluke@southernregional.edu
52 Tech Drive, Tifton, GA 31794
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