The main duty of a Sterile Processing Technician is to insure that instruments used by medical personnel are contaminant-free. In the Sterile Processing Technician program at Fortis, students are instructed on proper techniques to clean and sterilize

Location:

Houston, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Diploma

Specialty:

Phlebotomy

Program Overview

Program Description:

The main duty of a Sterile Processing Technician is to insure that instruments used by medical personnel are contaminant-free. In the Sterile Processing Technician program at Fortis, students are instructed on proper techniques to clean and sterilize medical instruments and to understand microbiology and infection control methods. At Fortis, students learn the proper names and categories of medical instruments and how to properly transfer and store instruments to keep them contaminant-free. The program includes classroom study, practice in lab environments and hands-on, real-world experience.

As a graduate of the Fortis sterile processing training program, students will be eligible to take the exam for national certification as a Central Sterile Processing Technician. They will be prepared by entry-level positions in hospitals, physicians' offices, inpatient and outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers and many more exciting opportunities.

If you interested in playing a major behind-the-scenes role in surgical facilities and hospitals then Fortis can train you to become a Sterile Processing Technician. Our sterile processing training programs are taught at select Fortis campuses in Ohio, Texas and Tennessee. Call Fortis today to schedule a campus visit or click here to request more information.

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