Sterile Processing Techniques

Sterile Processing Techniques

Issued by Mohawk Valley Community College

Students who complete this series of coursework will be prepared to successfully pass the IAHCSMM Sterile Processing certification that is required by NYS to work as a sterile processing technician. Additionally, there are significant opportunities for this micro-credential to support the related instruction of NYS registered apprenticeship programs.

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • ST120 Surgical Instrumentation: 2 Credits This course introduces students to common surgical instrumentation. Topics include instrument identification, function and grades, and proper instrumentation handling and usage in various surgical services. Suture material and needles by type and function are also covered.
  • ST130 Sterile Processing and SurgicalTechnology: 3 Credits This course introduces students to the functions and responsibilities of surgical technologists and sterile processing technicians. Topics include supply and equipment preparation for surgery and the safe usage, care, decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments.Students are familiarized with the structure and design of the operatingroom as well as operating room safety precautions, infection controlstandards, healthcare law
  • ST220 Sterile Processing Clinical Practice: 6 Credits This course partners students with experienced sterile processing technicians. As students transition to a more active role, they will concentrate in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and other medical equipment. Students are expected to interact with personnel from all areas of the hospital and be involved in distribution of medical supplies throughout the healthcare facility. Prerequisite: ST120Surgical Instrumentation.
  • HM100 Medical Terminology for HealthProfessionals: 3 Credits This course includes a study of the language of medicine, including roots, prefixes and suffixes and the proper pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. All body systems and functions, including the structure, meaning, and use of medical terms related to diseases and operations of the human body are covered. An introduction to pharmacology(medications) is included. (Online Only).