Program Description
The Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Advanced Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide entry-level training that will prepare graduates to function in the sterile supply processing and distribution areas of healthcare facilities. The program is based on theory and clinical instruction that will apply scientific principles to the specific work area. Theory classes with laboratory participatory classes will prepare students for clinical application of skills and knowledge in healthcare facilities. Together with practical experiences, provide students with the preparation necessary to be eligible to sit for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam.
Career Information
Occupation
Medical Equipment Preparers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 14.4% nationally and 6.7% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $38,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Additional Program Requirements
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Danielle Garner
Allied Health Science Program Coordinator
H218C H Building
404-225-4509
dgarner@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 20
Estimated Program Cost: $4,098
Required Courses
General Education Courses
Select one of the following (2 Credits)
Occupational Courses (18 Credits)
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| CSSP 1010 | Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician | 5 |
| CSSP 1020 | Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum I | 6 |
| CSSP 1022 | Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum II | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 20
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment.
2. The graduate will be able to perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
3. The graduate will be able to perform as a member of the healthcare team.