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Central Sterile Processing Technologist, Certificate

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialCertificate
Total Credit Hours30 hours
Average Time to Complete9 month
Academic PathwayHealth Sciences
AdvisorBrittany Page, B.A.S., CST, CSFA
850.873.3551
bpage2@gulfcoast.edu

Pathway NavigatorRosemarie Wadman
850.769.1551 ext. 3471
rwadman@gulfcoast.edu
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Central Sterile Processing Technologist

Also known as medical equipment preparers (Bureau of Labor Statistics). If you are interested in sterilization methods, equipment and inventory control, infection control practices, or instrument identification, care, and handling? This might be the area for you.

Central Service departments, also known as Central Supply or Sterile Processing, process and distribute sterile and other supplies throughout the medical facility.

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Prerequisite Courses
Human Anatomy courses
Perioperative courses
Medical Terminology
Major Courses
Surgical Technician courses
Pharmacology and Anesthesia

What can you do with a Central Sterile Processing Technician?

In this field, people find careers as:

Surgical Scrub Technician
Central SupplyTechnician
Sterile Processing Coordinator
Clinical  Distribution Clerk

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Gulf Coast State College
Concorde
University of Central Florida

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Who is Eligible for the Central Sterile Processing Technician Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to Get Started?

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Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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