Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL

The Sterile Processing program at Eastern Florida State College prepares students for a vital role in healthcare, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical and surgical instruments. This comprehensive program provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of sterile processing, covering essential topics such as decontamination, disinfection, sterilization methods (steam, chemical, etc.), packaging techniques, inventory management, and infection control. Students learn to identify and handle various medical instruments and equipment, adhering to strict quality control and regulatory guidelines. The program is designed to provide practical, hands-on training in a simulated sterile processing environment, allowing students to develop proficiency in instrument processing workflows. A crucial component of the program is a clinical externship, offering real-world experience in a healthcare facility where students apply their skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as sterile processing technicians in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Furthermore, the program aims to prepare students for professional certification examinations, such as the CRCST, which is highly valued by employers in this field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Eastern Florida State College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.