Central Sterile Processing
Central Sterile Processing
A sterile processing technician plays an important role in indirectly providing patient care. Sterile processing technicians carefully sterilize each medical instrument and piece of equipment to ensure the safety of patients and medical staff. Central Sterile Processing technicians play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies for safe use in surgical procedures.
The certificate in Central Sterile Processing is a four course, two-semester certificate program with three modular courses, two online and one hybrid in the first semester, followed by the on-site clinical course in the second semester. Upon completion of the program modular courses, students are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), which provides a provisional certification, secured by completion of the required clinical hours.
Additional Information
Accreditation
the national certification examination administered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), which provides a provisional certification, secured by completion of the required clinical hours.
55 West Wacker Drive
Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60601
(800) 962-8274
Technical Standards
Central Sterile Processing requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking and reaching (overhead, extensive and repetitive).
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills are needed.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly are necessary. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 50 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, loud noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.
Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
HPRS 1470 - Central Sterile Processing I
HPRS 1370 - Central Sterile Processing II
HPRS 1471 - Central Sterile Processing III
Second Semester
HPRS 1561 - Clinical - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General(Capstone)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Program Cost
Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
Tuition:
Collin County Resident: $992
Texas Out-of-County Resident: $1,872
Out-of-State/Country: $2,992
Books: $200
Uniforms: $160
Clinical Readiness: $128
Certification Exam: $105
Membership: $50
Contact Information
Donna Smith
Director of Surgical Professions
Email: DRSmith@Collin.edu
Office: (972) 548-6854
Pierra Boardingham
Professor of Central Sterile Processing
Email: PABoardingham@Collin.edu
Office: (972) 549-6378
Registration Process
Step 1 - Apply to Collin College
Students will need to apply and be accepted to Collin College, before they are able to register into the Central Sterile Processing program courses.
Students can refer to the Admissions department for information on how to apply to Collin College.
Admissions DepartmentStep 2 - Register to Central Sterile Processing
Once students are accepted to Collin College, they may register to the Central Sterile Proccesing courses in Cougarweb.
Courses must be registered based on the curriculum:
First Semester (Fall Semester)
HPRS 1470 - Central Sterile Processing I
HPRS 1370 - Central Sterile Processing II
HPRS 1471 - Central Sterile Processing III
Second Semester (Spring Semester)
HPRS 1561 - Clinical - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General(Capstone)
After courses are registered and paid for, the student will recieve an email from the program professor on the first week of classes.
For more information on how to register for courses, please visit the advising department.
Advising DepartmentSurgical Professions are three programs providing a strong foundation upon which students can build their career in surgical services.
Surgical Professions DepartmentSurgical Assisting Surgical Technology Central Sterile Processing