Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee, OH

The Sterile Processing program at Stautzenberger College-Maumee prepares students for a rewarding career ensuring the safety and cleanliness of medical instruments and equipment. This comprehensive program typically takes less than a year to complete, focusing on essential areas such as decontamination, disinfection, sterilization techniques (including steam, chemical, and low-temperature sterilization), infection control, and inventory management. Students learn the principles of microbiology and anatomy, enabling them to understand the importance of proper instrument processing. The program emphasizes hands-on training in a simulated sterile processing environment, providing practical skills in operating autoclaves, washers, and other specialized equipment. A required clinical externship offers valuable real-world experience in a healthcare setting. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as Sterile Processing Technicians, playing a vital role in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities. The program likely prepares students to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam, enhancing their career prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Stautzenberger College-Maumee 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.
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