Program Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion
of the program, the student
should be able to:   

1.    
Function as a competent
Sterile Processing Technician following guidelines  established by HSPA and CBSPD.    

2.    
Function effectively within the approved scope of practice.    

3.    
Communicate
in a manner appropriate for a perioperative professional. Effectively communicate the needs of the
perioperative team and institutional departments.    

4.    
Incorporate
skills learned into the health care environment. Always maintain  the consumer’s rights,
safety, and medical asepsis
and sterile technique.    

5.    
Continue learning beyond the program’s goals and take their knowledge
and training confidently into the health
care community.    

6.    
Perform self-evaluation in order to ensure the highest level
of quality care.    

7.    
At the conclusion of the program,
students are prepared
to utilize the knowledge and basic fundamentals of Sterile
Processing, supplies, services, and distribution of hospital instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.    

8.    
Upon successful completion of the course, sit for the CRST or the CSPDT certification exam and receive
provisional or definitive certification.    

Program
Outcomes Objectives    

This program aims to provide our healthcare
partners with well-prepared candidates that promote patient safety and
demonstrate the personal and professional empowerment necessary for success. We
are dedicated to provide comprehensive curricula, supportive services, and to
promote cultural and global awareness in an inclusive learning environment    

Employment opportunities are available in
healthcare facilities such as, hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics as
Sterile Processing Technicians. Responsibilities performed by Sterile Processing
Technicians are decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning,
sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation
and equipment.