Program Manager: Kelanie Yordy
Email: kyordy@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7971
Program Description
This series of courses teaches students to become competent sterile processing technicians and prepare for industry certification. Series covers anatomy and physiology, microbiology, instrument identification, handling and preparation, safety standards, cleaning, decontamination and disinfection, infection control, sterile storage and distribution, inventory management, documentations and ethics and standards.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course/s | ||
| Foundations for Healthcare Careers | ||
or ADE 632 | Bridge to Careers - Healthcare (90) | |
or ADE 641 | ESL Foundations for Healthcare Careers (90) | |
| Sterile Processing Technician Training: Fundamentals | ||
| Prerequisites/Co-requisites | ||
| Prerequisites: | ||
This program requires reading and listening in English. Not sure about your English skills? Visit frederick.edu/Testing to schedule a free Accuplacer test, then share your results with CEWD Registration at CEInfo@frederick.edu or 301.624.2888. | ||
| Co-requisites: | ||
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card or | ||
| CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider | ||