Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville, NC

The Sterile Processing program at Davidson-Davie Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Sterile Processing Technicians. This vital role in healthcare ensures the safety of patients by properly cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment. Students learn essential concepts in microbiology, infection control, and sterilization techniques through classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences. The curriculum also covers instrument identification, packaging methods, and inventory management. A significant component of the program is a clinical externship, offering students valuable real-world experience in a hospital or surgical center. Typically lasting one to two years, the program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics. Upon successful completion, graduates are well-prepared to take a national certification exam, such as the CRCST exam, enhancing their career prospects and professional credibility. Graduates play a crucial role in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety in the healthcare environment.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Davidson-Davie Community 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.