Diploma Program
无菌处理程序
在线课程/培训
Diploma Program
无菌处理程序
在线课程/培训
Take online classes in sterile processing and prepare for success in your new career
Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Program length | 最少8个月(32周) |
Format | 100% online classes you can take right at home |
Certification | Prepare for your first entry-level SPT job and the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam |
QuickPaths | Earn college credit you can potentially transfer into a Surgical Technologist degree program in the future—and greatly decrease the time needed to advance your career |
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Overview: Online 无菌加工文凭
The 无菌加工文凭 is a 24-credit career diploma program which prepares you for a career as a 无菌处理技术员.
The online diploma program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in sterile processing and central services, 外科手术仪器, surgical services, and foundational courses such as basic medical terminology, psychology, 微生物学及更多.
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注重职业发展课程
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
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Flexible schedule
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
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Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, 包括学术建议, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
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Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
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Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Curriculum
Sterile processing program classes & curriculum details
Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to quickly begin practicing as a 无菌处理技术员 and build a strong foundation to continue pursuing your educational pathway and expand your area of expertise.
All lecture classes are delivered online (285 hours), including 150 lab hours to help you develop practical experience you can take into your first job.
Programs | Monthsi | Credits |
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无菌加工文凭 | 8 | 24 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete the program attending full-time
Required Courses
All Courses, 22.00 semester credit hours are required.
Special Surgical Technology and General Education Grading Requirements
All Surgical Technology (courses with an ST prefix) must be completed with a grade of "C" (76%) or better for a student to be continued in the Sterile Processing program. The following general education course must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to be continued in the Sterile Processing program: • SC 144 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
Tuition & Cost
学费是 $515 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, 申请经济资助, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
退伍军人,美国现役军人.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Requirements
Sterile processing program enrollment requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Sterile Processing diploma program include:
- Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
符合入学条件的州: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, 哥伦比亚特区, 和维尔京群岛.
Certification
Get educated, get certified, and thrive
Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.1
You can take the exam following 400 hours of professional experience. Your experience must be completed in a Sterile Processing/Central Service department, 作为有报酬的雇员或志愿者. View the HSPA website to find more details about eligibility for the exam.
Your best prep for passing the exam and becoming certified is your education!
Classes Start July 8th
豁免报名费Begin a new career path in healthcare
Specific job titles in sterile processing will vary by hospital or other types of medical facilities. 潜在的职位包括:
- Sterile Processing Tech/Technician (SPT)
- Central Service Technician (CST)
- Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS Technician)
- Central Processing Technician (CPT)
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (SPD Tech)
These departments may utilize a hierarchy of SPTs. Entry-level positions may be regarded as “SPT 1” while more experienced SPTs can ascend to SPT 2, 3 or higher.
我该如何提升我的事业? While you may be able to ascend the ranks in a central service department and potentially increase your responsibilities and pay, surgical technologist can represent an excellent next career step. You can transfer credit earned in our SPT diploma program into a surgical technology associate degree program, currently offered at our New Orleans campus.
Job outlook
According to the 劳工统计局 (BLS), employment of medical equipment preparers is expected to grow 5% from 2022-2032, faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Begin earning an education today and position yourself to quickly join this growing field. Becoming a 无菌处理技术员 represents a good entry-level job that can be a launching pad to many potential career paths in healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Becoming a 无菌处理技术员 从接受教育开始!
While formal education isn’t always required to earn your first entry-level job as a 无菌处理技术员, you will position yourself to flourish in the role—and open doors to future career possibilities—by building your knowledge and skills with the support of experienced faculty and staff dedicated to your success.
Working as a traveling sterile processing can be a great opportunity to see new places, experience different cultures and meet new people—all while building your skills in a rewarding career.
Every job posting will come with their own unique requirements for traveling 无菌处理技术员s. Be ready with an updated resume and immunization and health records. Getting certified is very important; these positions can be competitive and you’ll need every advantage you can get in the application process.
You may choose to sign up with a healthcare staffing agency to help you find the types of travel jobs you’re looking for.
Our sterile processing program is designed to transition easily into a surgical technology associate degree program. Knowledge and skills learned in a sterile processing diploma curriculum closely applies to similar roles and responsibilities as a surgical technologist.
Every state has their own requirements, but in general surgical technologists typically have greater minimum requirements for education and certification. Earning an associate degree in surgical technology is considered the preferred educational model for entry-level positions by the Associate of 外科手术技术 (AST).
If you live in New Orleans, you can transfer credit earned in our diploma program into an associate degree in surgical technology, currently offered at our New Orleans campus.
According to the 劳工统计局, medical equipment preparers earn an average annual salary of $47,410 per year ($22.79 per hour).*
According to HSPA, out of 8,056 CRCST exams taken in 2021, 75% passed the test. The exam is not a walk in the park! You’ll need to be well-prepared both academically and professionally to pass the exam and become certified.
基于计算机的CRCST exam is 3 hours, containing 150 multiple choice questions testing your knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, 病人护理设备, 灭菌过程, and more.
Get educated, study hard, and you’ll be in the best possible position to pass the exam and become certified.
Both certificate and diploma programs are field-specific credentials that do not include general education courses required in a degree program. Each can typically be completed faster than an associate degree program.
Certificates are typically the least comprehensive programs, providing the minimum career-focused training necessary to perform a certain type of job.
Diploma programs tend to be more in-depth than certificates, and can include hands-on experience to best prepare you for a wider variety of jobs in the field you’re pursuing.
Herzing University’s diploma programs exist to help you build the foundation for a long career beyond your very first job. Our diploma programs are designed to help you begin and grow your new career.
Sterile processing techs ensure medical instruments are properly inspected, cleaned, and sterilized for use across a hospital, clinic, physician’s office or other healthcare institution.
Technicians typically work in a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) in a hospital, sometimes called a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) or Central Supply Department (CSD). Sterile processing is a fast-paced, technical and detail-oriented job requiring high focus and clear collaboration with other medical staff.
Techs must follow strict processes for different types of equipment, using computers to track progress and provide verification that all instruments are accounted for and properly serviced.
Sterile processing techs do not work directly with patients, but their work is imperative to ensure every patient achieves positive health outcomes.
This can be a great starting point for more introverted personality types looking to quickly begin a new career path, become comfortable in a hospital environment, 培养有价值的技能, 真正帮助那些需要帮助的人.
Yes!
Sterile processing represents both a good job option and potential springboard to a multitude of career possibilities. If you’re looking to get started fast in a new healthcare career path, sterile processing might be perfect for you.
Here is the primary general distinction:
- 无菌处理技术人员 are responsible for sterilizing equipment needed for medical procedures. Their duties are primarily outside of the operating room; however, their job function is critical to the operating room.
- 外科手术技术 are responsible for aseptic technique, understanding surgical procedures and instruments, 保持田地的无菌, passing instruments during the sequence of the procedure, 还有很多其他的职责. They function as the masters of aseptic technique in the operating room.
Job titles, duties and responsibilities can vary between different healthcare institutions. Different states might have their own unique restrictions for who is qualified to handle what responsibilities. Some states require that the surgical technologist have a current certification for employment. Some surgical technologists handle the sterilization of equipment as well.
Earning your associate degree and becoming a certified surgical technologist is your ticket to becoming an indispensable member of a surgical team, handle many different types of tasks and become highly valuable to employers.
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Accreditation & Disclosures
1. Certification in this program is not a state requirement.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. 教育部.
* 劳工统计局 (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, 包括之前的经验, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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