CBSPD List of Central Service/SPD Courses

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***Click HERE for a list of Sterile Processing Schools!

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STERILE PROCESSING UNIVERSITY ON-LINE COURSES!! - by Nancy Chobin - Executive Director of CBSPD!

www.sterileprocessinguniversity.com

Course Title: Sterile Processing Roles and Responsibilities: A course for hospital personnel.

And now a new course for Ambulatory Surgery as well as a training CD for the Basics of Sterile Processing Textbook (see below)

COURSE CONTENT
· Introduction to Sterile Processing
· Responsibilities, Regulations
· Anatomy & Physiology (basic)
· Microbiology/Infection Control
· Decontamination
· Chemical Disinfection
· Preparation and Handling of Surgical Instruments
· Preparation and Packaging for Sterilization
· Sterilization; steam, dry heat, ethylene oxide gas, low temperature gas plasma, peracetic acid
· Sterile Storage
· Inventory Control
· Supply Distribution

This course is designed for employees working in a Sterile Processing area in the Operating Room, Hospital or any other facility performing cleaning, decontamination, packaging and sterilization services; including doctor's and dental offices.

The New Jersey State Department of Health now requires certification for personnel performing sterile processing functions. This course will help train you in the best practices for the profession.

At the completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be provided by MCES. This program will prepare candidates to sit for the CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification examinations.

All MCES faculty members are credentialed in their profession and have extensive experience in teaching, lecturing and have been published numerous times.

Cost: $450

**Sterile Processing University offers this Tech course on-line by clicking HERE.

**ATTENTION EDUCATORS AND INSTRUCTORS....Sterile Processing University is now offering a CD with power point presentations of all 10 chapters of the Basics of Sterile Processing textbook. Each chapter is outlined to facilitate teaching lessons. The CD cost is $150 each. Those that purchase the CD at the full price will be eligible to receive the updates to the lessons (as the textbook is updated) at a reduced cost of only $25 for all the updates. Educators and Instructors ORDER NOW HERE!

**A new course specially designed for Ambulatory Surgery is now available on-line from Sterile Processing University HERE.

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March 9, 2012

Course_Title: Central Processing Technical Training School (CPTTS)

Course_Locale:
CPTTS East bay location: 933 A street, Hayward, CA. 94541

How_Often_Class: Weekly and Saturdays,

Course_Duration: Up to 12 weeks in length from 9:00am-2:00pm

Certificate: YES

Textbook_Used: Basics of Sterile Processing

Course_Curriculum: 1. Introduction to Central Processing 2. Microbiology 3. Decontamination 4. Instrumentation 5. Sterilization 6. Packaging/Wrapping 7. Distribution of Medical Supplies 8. Storage of Medical Supplies 9. Inventory Management 10.Anatomy and Phisiology 11.Medical Terminolgy 12.GI Scope processing 13.Level Two National Certification prep course available. Only offered to students who are Level One certified.

Course_Fee: $2,300 includes training material

Name_Instructor_and_experience: Laurence Price CRCST, Has over 20 years as a Certified CPD Supervisor, Manager and Instructor in Private and Federal sectors. Medical Instructor at Heald College for 10 years and recpient of Who's Who Among American Teachers in 2004-2005. National SPD Advisor, National SPD Board member.

Instructors_certified_by: Laurence Price Certified: IAHCSMM, NICHSPDP VA (Federal Government) Past Certifications: CBSPD, Surgical Technician

Phone: (916) 670-5577

website: www.centralprocessingtraining.com

Comments: CPTTS offers students externships at all (20) Sutter Medical Foundation and Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region. (SHSSR)

CPTTS offers an online course for students not located in the Greater Sacramento area. The online program has a discounted rate compared to the in-class curriculum that includes hands on training. This is a work at your own pace program which enables students to complete the course in 12 weeks. In addition; we offer 24 hour technical support for assistance. Numerous externship sites, Certified Instructor affiliates, Refresher training free of charge. Hospital references available. CPTTS now expanded its program with a 2nd location now in the San Francisco bay area at: 933 A street Hayward Ca. 94541. In addition; CPTTS is pleased to announce we have added Kaiser Permanente medical centers to our existing contracts for externships. Please call (916) 670-5577 for the nearest location and next class rotation.

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March 2, 2012

Course_Title: Sterile Processing Technician Program

Course_Locale:
MedTek College
3114 Diablo Avenue
Hayward California 94545

How_Often_Class: Days/Evening/weekend

Course_Duration: 6 Weeks Classroom Theory Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm /10 weeks MWF 6:00pm-10:00pm/10 weeks Sat-Sun8:00am-4:00pm

Certificate: YES

Textbook_Used: The Basic Sterile Processing Technician 3rd Edition by Nancy Chobin RN

Course_Curriculum: Sterile Processing/Central Supply Department is known to be the HEART of the Hospital.The SPD support almost 40% of Surgical Instruments,Patient Care Equipment and 90% of all hospital supply SPD properly stored them and do the distribution and inventory control.Sterile Processing Technician are dedicated individual with highest certification approved by CBSPD and IAHCMMS. Their role and responsibilities includes cleaning surgical instruments/Patient Care Equipment with the use of disinfection and ultrasonic machine/mechanical washer,Inspecting and preparing a surgical sets,Sterilized all surgical instruments with different sterilizer such as Steam,EO,LTGP,Ozone and Dry heat sterilizer with uses of Chemical Sterilant,storing all sterilize item in Sterile Storage and properly distribute and deliver supply to all the departments in the hospital.This class will teach student the following topics:

Chapter 1:Roles and responsibilities
Chapter 2:Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3:Microbiology
Chapter 4:Infection control
Chapter 5.Decontamination
Chapter 6:Patient Care Equipment
Chapter 7:Preparation and Packaging
Chapter 8:Sterilization
Chapter 9:Sterile Storage
Chapter 10:Inventory and Distribution
Chapter 11:Flexible Endoscopes

Course_Fee: $2000.00

Name_Instructor_and_experience: Maricel M. Nguyen has 13 years knowledge and experienced in healthcare field (BSPT,CNA,PT Aide,Ortho Rehab,Massage Therapist) 3 years experience in teaching American Heart Association BLS CPR and American Redcross First Aide and CPR and 3 1/2 years experienced in Sterile Processing educator/Clinical Preceptor at Kaiser/Veterans Hospital/Surgery centers and currently employed in St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco CA.

*John Juarez CSPDT,clinical preceptor in hospital such as Kaiser Hospital,St. Joseph Hospital and Surgery centers.He have 1 year of experienced in Sterile Processing.

*Yasser Castro CSPDT,has 2 years experienced working at Kaiser Hospital and O'Connor hospital.He is currently the clinical preceptor in Kaiser San Jose CA.

Instructors_certified_by: Maricel M. Nguyen both CBSPD and IAHCMMS certified and member since 2009 and CCSA member.
Joan Juarez certified by CBSPD
Yasser Castro certified by CBSPD

Phone: 1866-770-3281/510-371-9439

website: www.Medtekcollege.com

Comments: Our Sterile Processing Class can be taken online and classroom setting,no extra charge.We offer a free 3 days grand review on top of the class at no extra charge and a 1:1 tutorial will be given to any students who have difficulties in the class with no extra charge too.

We are also expert in tutoring SPD employee or Technician 1 who haven't certified yet and 100% .We started helping Kaiser,Veterans Hospital , Palo alto Medical Foundation,Surgery Centers and St. Joseph Hospital to get certified in CBSPD.

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January 12, 2012

Course_Title: Central Sterile Certification
Certificación en Centrales de Esterilización

Course_Locale: Grupo Mayon, SRL
Federico Geraldino No 94
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Country: Dominican Republic

How_Often_Class: Diario de Lunes a Viernes/ Fines de Semana

Course_Duration: 40 Hours (40 Horas)

Certificate: YES

Textbook_Used: CBSPD Technician Study Guide

Course_Curriculum: Introduction to Central Service/CS
Medical Terminology
Microbiology for Central Service/CS
Regulations and Standard (JCAHO, FDA ,CDC, DOT, EPA, OSHA)
Professional Associations ( AAMI , ANSI, AORN, APIC, ISO, NFPA, USP-NF,WHO, ECHN, SGNA
Infection Control and Preventive Measures
Cleaning Tools
Decontamination; Point of Use Preparation and Transport
Cleaning and Decontamination
Disinfection
Surgical Instrumentation
Complex Surgical Instruments
Sterile Packing and Storage
Point of Use Processing
High Temperature Sterilization
Low Temperature Sterilization
Inventory Management
Management of Patient Care Equipment
Tracking Systems
Quality Assurance
Safety
Communication and Human Relations Skills
Sterile Processing for Ambulatory and Other Practices

Course_Fee: $600USD

Name_Instructor_and_experience: S. Juan Ramos Gomez.-21 Years

Phone: 8099470401

Email: grupo.mayon@gmail.com

Comments: This program is presented in Spanish.
Este programa es presentado en espanol.

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October 3, 2011

The popular Management Course by Nancy Chobin (CBSPD Director)

Sterile Processing Management, Regulations and Responsibilities Course

"A course for sterile processing manager's and supervisor's, infection preventionists, materials managers and periOperative managers with responsibility for SPD.

2 course locations for 2012!

May 7-10, 2012
The tropicana hotel and casino
Atlantic City, New Jersey

June 11-14, 2012
LaQuinta hotel and suites
100 W. Durango
San Antonio, Texas

All new topics and materials

For more information, please click here.

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September 8, 2011

Course Title: Sterile Processing Technician Training Course

Course Locale: California Pacific International College
22612 foothill blvd
Hayward, CA, 94541

How_Often_Class: Days & Evenings
Course_Duration: 6 weeks for Mon - Fri 4 hrs a day. 15 weeks Sat 8hrs
Certificate: YES
Textbook_Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing

Course_Curriculum:
- Sterile Processing Technician Roles & Responsibility
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology
- Infection Control
- Decontamination
- Medical Terminology
- Sterilization
- Sterile Storage
- Prep Packaging & Instrumentation
- Inventory Control & Distribution

Course_Fee: $ 1,999.00

Name_Instructor_and_experience: Christopher Large ( 5 Years ) CBSPD
Instructors_certified_by: Karl Bartolow ( Surgical Tech. ) IAHCSMM

Phone: (510) 538 - 7000

website: http://www.calpacificintlcollege.com/

Comments: Students that are certified SPT and have NO hospital & clinical externship Cal. Pacific offers hands on training, lab, and hospital and clinical externship.
- Offers free Refresher and review classes.

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August 30, 2010

Course Title: Sterile Processing Technician Training

Course Location: El Centro College, Continuing Education
801 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75202

How often are Classes: Fall/Spring

Course Duration: 18 weeks, 6 weeks of lecture 12 weeks of lab/clinical experience

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing including study guides

Course Curriculum: The role of the central sterile technician is to learn and perform all aspects of sterile processing functions with basic surgical instrumentation in the health care workplace. Our courses are designed to prepare students to take the CBSPD exam as well as provide hands on clinical experience. Topics include A&P, microbiology, infection control, decontamination, surgical instumentation, prep and packaging, sterilization and inventory control. A criminal background and drug screening will be required.

Course Fee: $500.00, Financial Aid available for those who qualify.

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience: Mary Cumby over 30 years experience in the SPD related field

Instructor(s) Certification: Mary Cumby, CSPDT, RCST

Phone: 214-860-2262

Website: http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Program/CE/

Comments: Please contact our Academic Advisor, Alma Martell for more information, 214-860-2262 or amartell@dcccd.edu

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June 21, 2011 - Updated

Course Title: Central Sterile Supply Technician

Course Location: Aiken Technical College
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville, SC 29829

How often are Classes: Fall and Spring

Course Duration: Tuesdays; 6 to 10 pm; June 21 to November 11, 2011

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing

Course Curriculum:
Learn to process, maintain, and dispense materials and equipment required by medical personnel. Topics will include:

* Decontamination
* Cleaning
* Sterilization of surgical instruments
* Packaging/setilization of supplies
* Inventorying and filling procedure and case carts
* Completing required computer functions on patient care and financial systems.

Course Fee: $731.00

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience:

Instructor(s) Certification: Linda Herrington, RN, BSN, MSA; 17 plus years of experience

Phone: 803-593-9954; ext. 1230

Website: www.atc.edu

Email: norriss@atc.edu

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June 29, 2011 - updated

Course Title: STERILE PROCESSING/CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

Course Location: The University of Akron. Workforce Development & Continuing Education. Akron, OH 44325

How often are Classes: Fall & Spring

Course Duration: Tues/Thurs 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 - Nov. 3, 2011

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: CBSPD Sterile Processing Technician Study Guide 8th Edition; Sterile Processing University "The Basics of Sterile Processing" 1st Edition Workbook

Course Curriculum: Sterile Processing is a field dedicated to supporting the healthcare industry with supplies and equipment. Now you can prepare to become a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician. Topics include microbiology, infection control, decontamination, manual and mechanical cleaning, instrument inspection and assembly, methods of disinfection and sterilization, sterile storage, inventory control, material management, and distribution. Clinical experience at sterile processing /central service departments may be offered. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Exam. Text books, approximately $180.

Course Fee: $549

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience: Glenn G. Williams, MSN, RN, CNOR

Instructor(s) Certification: None

Phone: 330-972-7577

Website: www.uakron.edu/ce

Email:jclarks@uakron.edu

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January 16, 2010

Course Title: Central Service Technology Vocational Certificate

Course Location:
Gulf Coast Community College
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, Florida 32401

How often are Classes: Weekly

Course Duration: Two Semesters

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing

Course Curriculum:

Fall Semester
HSC005 Orient Health Sciences....1.5V
HSC0005L Orient Health Sc Lab...0.5V

BSC1020 Human Biology............3 cc and
OST1257 Medical Terminology......2 cc
OR
STS1300 Surgical A & P...........5 cc

Spring Semester
STS0804 Microbiology.............2V
HSC0431 Central Service Tech.....3V
HSC0431L Central Service Tec Lab.1.5V
HSC0811L Central Service Clinical.5 V
HSC0943 Central Service Spec Top..0.5V

Classes can be taken online in conjunction with your employer or attended onsite 3 days a week. Clinical hours are coordinated between your schedule and the clinical site. If you have experience and want to get certified call us for more information.

Course Fee: $1600 with lab fees

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience: Ms. Lynn Barber, CST, CSPDT
11 Years experience with Sterilization Processes

Instructor(s) Certification: CBSPD

Phone: 850-873-3551

Website: www.gulfcoast.edu

Email: mbarber@gulfcoast.edu

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March 20, 2011 - updated

Course Title: Surgical Technology

This two-year workforce development program is only available to high school students (grades 11 and 12) who reside in local school districts affiliated with the Great Oaks Career Technical Planning District.

Course Location:
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
3254 Kemper Road
Cincinnati,Ohio 45241

The program is offered at the Scarlet Oaks and Diamond Oaks Campuses

How often are Classes: 12.5 hours per week plus anatomy class and needed core academic courses to reach high school graduation requirements.

Course Duration: 900 hours

Certificate of Completion: YES

Textbook Used: A variety of textbooks and resources

Course Curriculum:

Introduction to Basic Sterile Processing,
Case Carts,
Preference Cards,
Identification of Surgical Instruments,
Preparation and Handling of Surgical Instruments,
Preparation and Packaging for Sterilization,
Sterilization Concepts of steam, dry heat,EO,gas plasma, and peracetic acid,
Standards of Infection Control and Asepsis,
Decontamination,
Responsibilities and Regulations,
Anatomy and Physiology,
Types of Surgical Procedures and OR Set-ups,
Pharmacology,
Medical Terminology,
Surgical Linen Supply Packaging,
Medical Supply Distribution Chain,
Anesthesia Supply Distribution,
Safety, MSDS, and PPE,
Introduction to Operating Room Technician,
CPR/First Aid

Course Fee: Approximately $250.00

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience: Kathy Prather, RN, AORN member, Associate member AST, 26 years in the Surgical Suites/SPD

Instructor(s) Certification: none

Phone: 513-612-3614

Email: lorenzp@greatoaks.com

Comments: Students to sit for the Technician Certification Exam. Students will prepare to pass the exam and encouraged to continue for other SPD certifications and/or Surgical Technician college courses.

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August 2, 2011

Course_Title: STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

Course_Locale: AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TRAINING

Street: 39210 STATE STREET STE. 100

City-St-Zip: FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 94538

How_Often_Class: WEEKDAY, WEEKEND AND EVENING

Course_Duration: 5 FIVE(5) WEEKS CLASS, 80 HOURS TOTAL AND EXTERNSHIP UP TO 4 WEEKS TO 8 WEEKS

Certificate for Completion: YES

Textbook_Used: THE BASIC OF STERILE PROCESSING 3RD EDITION BY STERILE PROCESSING UNIVERSITY

Course_Curriculum:
I.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
II.BASIC ANATOMY
III.MICROBIOLOGY
IV.INFECTION CONTROL
V.DECONTAMINATION
VI.PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT
VII.INSTRUMENT AND PREP AND PACKAGING
VIII.STERILIZATION
X.STERILE STORAGE
XI.DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY.

Course_Fee: $2000.00

Name_Instructor_and_experience: ROSALINA PANGANIBAN, CRCST HAS 12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT VETERANS HOSPITAL. Maricel M. Nguyen CSPDT,CRCST has 11 years of experience in healthcare industry and 3 years of experience in teaching Sterile Technician Course and American Heart Association CPR at Cornerstone College Union City CA,1st Instructor of Cornerstone College ever achieve 100 % passing rate for 45 Students in CBSPD certification last May 2011 work as the Clinical preceptor and coordinator at various Bay area hospital,clinics including Veterans Hospital,Kaiser hospital,O'Connor hospital ,Regional Medical hospital,Valley Med Hospital,CPMC and Surgery centers.Specialize in one on one tutorial training for Sterile Technician 1 who want to be certified as Technician 11.

Instructors_certified_by: ROSALINA PANGANIBAN CERTIFIED BY IAHCSMM AND ACTIVE EMPLOYEE OF VETERANS HOSPITAL

Phone: 1866-770-3281

website: WWW.AFFORDABLEHEALTHCARETRAINING.COM

Comments: THIS TRAINING WILL PREPARE AND QUALIFY THE STUDENT FOR THE CBSPD CERTIFICATION EXAM. IT WILL ALSO HELP STUDENT APPLY FOR A JOB AS STERILE TECH 1 OR TECH 11.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE DIFFERENT JOB OPPORTUNITY ONCE THE PROGRAM IS COMPLETED; *STERILE TECH 1 OR TECH 11 *DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN *MATERIAL AND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN *MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES ASSEMBLER *INSTRUMENTS TECHNICIAN *ENDOSCOPE PROCESSOR

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March 31, 2011 - updated

Course Title: STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM

Course Location:
CORNERSTONE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587

How often are Classes:

Fast Track program (15 days)
Day Classes – Mon thru Fri 8am – 4:30pm
Part-time Program (7 weeks)
Eve/Wknd Classes – Mon, Wed, Fr i(6pm – 10pm); Sat & Sun (8am – 4:30pm)

Course Duration: 120 hrs

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing Textbook

Course Curriculum:

This course is designed for students who are new to the Central Services field working in a Sterile Processing area in the Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hospital or any other facility performing cleaning, decontamination, packaging and sterilization services; including doctor's and dental offices.

They will learn how to prepare instrument trays for surgical procedures, sterilize equipment and learn methods of inventory control of sterile goods. Students completing this program may articulate into Surgical Technology Programs with additional advanced credit hours.

Instruction includes such topics as:

Introduction to Sterile Processing
Responsibilities, Regulations
Anatomy & Physiology (basic)
Microbiology/Infection Control
Decontamination
Chemical Disinfection
Preparation and Handling of Surgical Instruments
Preparation and Packaging for Sterilization
Sterilization; steam, table top sterilizers; dry heat, ethylene oxide gas, low temperature gas plasma, peracetic acid
Sterile Storage
Inventory Control
Supply Distribution

Course Fee: $2375, includes uniforms, lab skills materials, learning resources, etc. (0% Payment Plan is available)

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience: Bob Wilkerson, CSPDT

Instructor(s) Certification: CBSPD

Phone: 888-489-4334

Website: www.thecornerstonecollege.com

Email: admin@thecornerstonecollege.com

Comments: This course meet the requirements for sitting in the CBSPD board exam. Cornerstone College boasts a high percentage of passing rates averaging well above 95%.

In addition, Cornerstone College has reached a regional-wide agreement with several hospitals, including all of KAISER PERMANENTE HOSPITALS throughout the San Francisco bay area and Sacramento, that will give our Sterile Processing students an important leg up in the job market. Other contracted clinical sites are as follows: Veterans Hospital(Palo Alto, Menlo, Livermore, Mather-Sacramento, San Francisco, Martinez); Regional Medical Center of San Jose, O’Connor Hospital, Highland Hospital, Alameda County Hospital, Forrest Surgery Center, St. Rose Hospital, ValleyCare Medical Center, El Camino Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, Sonoma Valley Hospital, Greenbrae Surgery Center, White Memorial Hospital(Los Angeles), Bay Area Surgical Centers(7 facilities throughout the bay area), California Pacific Medical Center.

TOP TEN REASONS TO CHOOSE CORNERSTONE'S SPT PROGRAM:

1. Highest board passing rate – average of 95%
2. Experienced and certified instructors
3. Numerous externship sites
4. Excellent Student Services
5. Boot Camp review for the preparation for the national board exam
6. Unlimited Class Refresher
7. Written Guarantee*
8. Articulated in to Surgical Technology course
9. Free Resume Workshop
10. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance

When you compare program costs with other programs, please consider the benefits you will be receiving from Cornerstone College, including our Written Guarantee.

For example, do other programs out in the market have a high passing rate in the national board exam? Do they have any externships? Can they show proof that they have hospital affiliation contracts and provide proof of their passing rates in the national board exam? These are very important questions you should ask prior to enrolling in any programs/schools.

Ref # 0056

April 14, 2010

Course Title: STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE COURSE

Course Location:
Fast Response School of Healthcare Education
2075 ALLSTON WAY
Berkeley CA. 94704

How often are Classes: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-10pm and Saturdays 9am- 6pm.

Externship: 80 hours

Course Duration: 2 months (120 clocked hours in class & 80 externship clocked hours)

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: THE BASICS OF STERILE PROCESSING

Course Curriculum: INTRODUCTION TO STERILE PROCESSING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS INFECTION CONTROL DECONTAMINATION STERILIZATION INSTRUMENTATION STERILE PACKAGING INVENTORY CONTROL DISTRIBUTION STERILE STORAGE

Course Fee: $1,325.00

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience:
Al Ritchon, 20 Years
Anna Williams, 15 YEARS

Instructor(s) Certification:
Al Ritchon, CRCST
Anna Williams, CRCST/ORT

Email: info@fastresponse.org

Ref # 0055

June 21, 2011 - updated

Course Title: Certification in Sterile Processing Technology and Instrument Specialist Certification Courses

Course Location: University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.

How often are Classes: Weekly on Saturdays

Course Duration: 12 weeks, 9AM until 12 Noon

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: Central Service Technical Manual

Course Curriculum:
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
regulations and Standards
Infection Prevention and Control
Decontamination
Instrumentation
Packaging and storage
Sterilization
Safety

Course Fee: Please contact us for price.

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience: Helen Holiday, CSPDT, CRCST, CHS
31 YEARS IN STERILE PROCESSING

Instructor(s) Certification: CBSPD AND IAHCSMM

Phone: 501.749.8213.

Email: helenholiday@comcast.net

Ref # 0049

January 12, 2012 - updated

Course Title: Central Service Technician Training

Course Location:
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

How often Classes: Tuesday & Thursday

Course Duration: Dates 03-01-04/24/12, 14 classes, 6-9 pm

Certificate of Completion: Yes.

Textbook Used: 3rd Edition "The Basics of Sterile Processing" Textbook and Workbook by Sterile Processing Univ.

Course Curriculum: CBSPD curriculum.

Course Fee: $469.00

Instructor: Clarence W. Daly, MHA, Faculty has over 30 years of CS related experience

Phone: 708.709.7866

Email: cdaly1746@aol.com

Comments: Course includes and-on clinical tour of local CS department. Class size is limited to 20 students. You are advised to register EARLY.

Ref # 0047

January 12, 2012-updated

Course Title: Central Service Technician

Course Location:
Mid-State Technical College
2600 West Fifth Street
Marshfield, WI 54449

How Often: January
Course Duration: One semester technical diploma program
Certificate of Completion: Yes
Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing textbook
Course Curriculum: The one-semester (16 credit) technical diploma program has a lecture, lab, and a clinical component. Support curriculum includes: Medical Terminology, Principles of Customer Service in Healthcare, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Computing for Healthcare.

Course Fee: Yes

Instructor: Kelly Altmann RN, BSN, CNOR with 29 years of experience
Phone: 715-389-7030
Email: kelly.altmann@mstc.edu

Ref # 0039

June 29, 2011 - updated

Course Title: Professional CSPD Training

Course Location: Various locations
13817 N. 43rd St
Phoenix, Arizona 85032

How Often: Weekly
Course Duration: 12 Weeks
Certificate of Completion: Yes
Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing (Sterile Processing Univ.)

Course Curriculum:
Introduction to Sterile Processing Customer Service
Medical Terminology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
Infection Control
Decontamination
Surgical Instrumentation
Preparation and Packaging of Sterile Devices Current Sterilization Modalities Sterile Storage Standards Inventory Control Distribution

Course Fee: $775.00

Instructor: Nyla "Skee" Japp, RN, PhD, CSPDM. 30 Years of Experience in CSPD and Infection Control

Certified by: CBSPD as a Manager. Also serves as CBSPD Manager board representative.

Phone: 602-312-4592

Email: skeespdtraining@gmail.com

Ref # 0026

June 28, 2011- updated

Course Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Course Location:
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing Program of Sterile Processing Technician
200 Mill Hill Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610

How often are Classes: 4 times a year, 1 summer /1 sping /2 winter.

Course Duration: 50 hrs

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing, 3rd edition

Course Curriculum:
Roles & Responsibilities
Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Infection Control
Decontamination
Processing Patient Care Equipment
Preparation, Packing, and Instrumentation
Sterilization
Sterile storage
Inventory Control and Distribution
Medical Terminology
Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

Course Fee: $500.00

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience:
Gail Tucci, CST/CSPDT, Instructor Allied Health
Dorothy Connolly BSN,CNOR,CST Instructor
Caren Silhavy MSN,CU Instructor

Instructor(s) Certification:
CBSPD tech and AST Surgical technology
Certified Nurse in Operating Room
Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified Nurse in Urology

Phone:
203-384-3220 Gail Tucci
203-384-4801 Dottie Connolly

Website: www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn

Emails:
ngtucc@bpthosp.org
ndconn@bpthosp.org

Ref # 0025

June 3, 2010

Course Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Course Location:
Lansing Community College
North Capitol St.
Lansing/MI/48901

How often are Classes: twice weekly plus arranged hours for the externship

Course Duration: Pre req of Medical Terminology can be taken before or concurrent with Sterile Processing Tech I, then Sterile Processing Tech II which includes an externship. The two Sterile Processing Tech courses total 32 weeks.

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: Instructor developed manual

Course Curriculum:
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 15 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CHSE 120 Medical Terminology 4
CHSE 145 Sterile Processing Tech I 5
CHSE 147 Sterile Processing Tech II

1. CHSE 120 and CHSE 145 may be taken concurrently.

2. Students must complete the courses above with a minimum grade of 2.5 and maintain a
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in all courses taken at the college to receive
this certificate.

3. Students may be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing job duties
in this program.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses.

Course Fee: See current schedule book for cost

Name of Instructor(s) and Experience:
Instructor - Merry Holthof > 25 years experience
Program Director - Joan Berry RN, MSN, CNS

Instructor(s) Certification: None

Phone: 517-483-1410

Website: http://www.lcc.edu/nursing/chse/careers/central_service_tec.htm

Email: berryj3@lcc.edu

Comments: This is a two course/two semester program plus the pre-requisite of Medical Terminology. Students may complete in two or three semesters.

Ref # 0007

February 8, 2009

Course Title: Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program

Course Location:
St. Vincent's College
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606

How Often: Once per week

Course Duration: 10 weeks at College and/or Online Program available

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Textbook Used: The Basics of Sterile Processing and 2nd Workbook for the Basics of Sterile Processing.

Course Curriculum: This course studies the full line of general duties and expectations of all Central Sterile Processing professionals. This course is designed to prepare students to be successful in fulfilling a challenging role in the Central service healthcare environment. A Central Service overview, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, contamination control sterilization, storage and distribution are some of the subject materials which we will cover. Students who complete this course with a minimum of a C grade will eligible to sit for the sterile processing national exam. National certification is welcomed throughout the USA and other parts of the world

Course Fee: $750.00 (fee does not include cost of books and an online fee if program is taken online)

Instructor: Mr. Berwyn Kelley with 14+ years of experience. C.S.P.D.T licensed through the CBSPD.
Phone: 1-800-873-1013 or 203-576-5651
Email: continuinged@stvincentscollege.edu
Website: www.stvincentscollege.edu

Comments: St. Vincent's College offers the CSPT Program in the Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters. The program is offered at the College and/or online. The 36 hour program is to prepare individuals to learn and perform all aspects of sterile processing and function with surgical instrumentation in the healthcare field.

St. Vincent's College, adjacent to St. Vincent s Medical Center, offers Associate in Science Degrees in Nursing, Radiography, Medical Assisting, and General Studies. In addition the College offers certificates in Central Sterile Processing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist, Health Promotion, Hospital Coding, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assistant, Multi-Skilled Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and RN Refresher.