Designed with job-readiness in mind, the online Sterile Processing Technician Training course curriculum covers foundational skills and knowledge necessary to success in the role, from common terminology to standard sterilization and safety procedures.
Career Diploma
Accredited
Estimated completion time:
The estimated completion times are based on completion times for consumer learners enrolled in this program from May 2021 - April 2022, excluding withdrawals. Enterprise Solution rates may be higher but are highly dependent upon implementation choices.
This course is meant to teach you how to navigate your Penn Foster program. You'll also learn about the structure and features of your program and some resources and study tips to help you succeed in your studies.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
This course will give your learners an overview of the allied health field. They'll learn about the history of allied health careers and what the future holds. They’ll also discover the roles available to them and the expectations their new job has for their professional conduct, the skills and abilities they must possess, and the challenges of this profession. Additionally, this course has an overview of healthcare laws and regulations and the state and federal agencies that create those standards.
By the end of this course, your learners will be able to do the following:
In this course, you’ll be introduced to medical terminology and learn the parts of various words. Then, you’ll move to anatomy and physiology to learn more about the various components of the human body and their functions, such as bones, muscles, and tissues. This lesson also covers directional and regional terms used to better describe a patient’s concerns, as well as different regions of the body. In microbiology, you’ll learn more about the parts of cells and how various pathogens cause disease. Finally, you’ll learn the math and computer skills needed to succeed in your position as a sterile processing technician.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
In this course, you’ll be introduced to the sterile processing department and its work processes, as well as your employers’ expectations. You’ll also learn about the regulations and standards that you’ll abide by in a healthcare environment. Next, you’ll learn about aseptic technique and how infections spread. This will help you and other healthcare employees protect patients and keep everyone from being exposed to harmful infections. You’ll then go back to the sterile processing department and learn how medical equipment is cleaned, decontaminated, and disinfected. The lesson will finish with an introduction to the surgical instruments you’ll be working with.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following
This course will further explore the equipment and processes you’ll encounter in the sterile processing department. First, you’ll learn how instruments are prepared and packaged before being transported to various departments in the hospital. Then, you’ll look at sterilization techniques and how you’ll monitor sterilizers to ensure they’re running efficiently. The next lesson will outline best practices for receiving, selecting, and distributing inventory, and how to keep track of equipment being used in your facility.
You’ll also learn about the specialty departments in the hospital and the equipment they use to care for patients.
Finally, you’ll gain the tools needed to succeed in your new career as a sterile processing technician. You’ll understand the various workplace hazards you might encounter and how you can help out during an incident. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate with your coworkers from a wide range of backgrounds and how to grow your professional and personal reputation.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
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