Sterile Processing
WELCOME
We are so glad you’re here! Fletcher’s Sterile Processing program admits students every Fall semester and is completed in two semesters. The program provides instruction on the duties and requirements of a sterile processing technician. Sterile processing is the cleaning and sterilizing of instruments and devices used in medical procedures.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sterile Processing is a certificate program designed to train students as Sterile Processing Technicians to support the surgical team. The program is an 18-credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) program that prepares students for employment in the medical field as sterile processors. Students will participate in online lecture and in-person lab activities at Fletcher and perform clinical rotations in a hospital setting under the supervision of a preceptor. The program also prepares students to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam administered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
The program curriculum and course descriptions can be found in the college catalog.
Class Schedule: (subject to change)
- This program is hybrid. Students will participate online for lecture and labs will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00am-1:00pm.
- Clinical rotations begin late October and continue through the Spring semester.
- Dates and times for clinical vary depending on the clinical sites.
ADMISSIONS
Acceptance to Fletcher Technical Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the Sterile Processing program. Seating is limited based on available clinical space. Students may submit applications at any time throughout the year. Acceptance into the program is on a first come first served basis pending all requirements below have been met.
In addition to the requirements of Fletcher Technical Community College, applicants must meet the following criteria to enter the Sterile Processing program:
- 18 years of age
- High School Diploma/HiSet/GED
- Completed Sterile Processing Program application
- Clear Background Check
- Negative Drug Screen
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- Federal Grants
- Student Loans
- TOPS
- MJ Foster Promise Program
**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success.
LINKS
CONTACT
Phone: 985-448-5931
Email: Lindsay.Henderson@fletcher.edu