Mountainland Technical College Lehi, UT

Mountainland Technical College’s Sterile Processing Technician program is a comprehensive 9-month course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as crucial members of surgical teams. Students will learn the intricacies of cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments, mastering the techniques required to prevent infections and ensure patient safety. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, with hands-on training in decontamination, sterilization methods, and quality assurance. Beyond technical skills, the program develops effective communication abilities, vital for collaborating with operating room staff. A key component of the program is a 500-hour externship, providing invaluable real-world experience in a sterile processing department, helping students to apply classroom learning in a healthcare setting and preparing them for a career ensuring the start of a successful surgery begins with clean and sterile surgical instruments. Upon completion, graduates will be well-prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Mountainland Technical College on the NCES website.

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