Central Sterile Processing Technician (XSP)

Central Sterile Processing Technicians clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. Technicians set up equipment and deliver them to surgical areas, hospital rooms, clinics and even patient's homes. Students learn how to assemble, adjust and check non-sterile equipment, and sterile supplies needed for surgery or other medical procedures. Learn about microbes, and germs and how they cause infections.

Students also learn how Central Sterile Processing departments manage inventory, order supplies, inspect, maintain, deliver, and retrieve equipment and instruments for surgery, emergency room and other patient care units.

Program includes classroom, lab, and experience in a sterile processing department during the clinical portion of the program.

Space is limited. Call for information at (978) 236-1200.

Course See Note  Course Title   CSA666   Central Sterile Processing Technician

Program Information  • Upon completion of this 100-hour program, students will be able to test for a certifying exam given at a local Thomson Prometric Testing Center to obtain provisional certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Association (IAHCSMM). Once employed, you must accumulate 400 hours of work experience within 6 months to become fully certified.

Admissions Information  • Assessment testing is required at the College's Center for Alternative Studies before registration.  • Proof of immunization and a negative TB test is required at the first class.  • Students must be able to meet the performance requirements listed in the technical standards for this program.  • A CORI check is required before clinical experience.