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Sterile Processing and Distribution Technology - Certificate of Proficiency Application Process Prerequisites
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Sterile Processing and Distribution Technology - Certificate of Proficiency

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Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions

Area of Study: Sterile Processing & Distribution Technology
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
State of Ohio: Meets educational requirements

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If you are not already an active Tri-C student, you must first apply to the college. If you are interested in more than one health careers program, you must submit a separate health careers application for each program. You may only apply to three programs at one time.

The sterile processing and distribution technician decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages and prepares and then sterilizes instruments for surgery, emergency rooms and critical care units. They also manage inventory, order supplies and maintain equipment. A hands-on clinical practicum experience in an area hospital is included in the course of study. This program prepares graduates for eligibility for the Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certification by the CBSPD, Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Students may apply credits toward the Surgical Technology Program, or meet with an academic counselor to apply credits toward an Associate of Technical Studies degree.

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The program is full for Fall 2024.

All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the 2025 Spring Semester in order to be eligible for program acceptance. The deadline to apply to the program is May 31 of each year.

Currently accepting applications for Fall 2025.

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Beth Stokes, CST, CSPDT
Program Director
216-987-6146
beth.stokes@tri-c.edu

Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus - MSHC 126G
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115-3196

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Please thoroughly read the Sterile Processing Information Packet! The majority of questions can be answered by reading this packet. Should you still have questions or concerns, email the program director, beth.stokes@tri-c.edu.


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Does your academic plan include earning a Bachelor degree? Tri-C is a great place to start. View the list of partnerships we have with four year institutions. You can search by school or Tri-C major.

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Do you know what it's like to work in this field or what the salary range might be? Get more information.

Resources

  • The Certification Board
    for Sterile Processing &
    Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD)
  • Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

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