Diploma - Sterile Processing

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective:
Description:

Upon completion of the Sterile Processing diploma program, graduates will: • Discuss the responsibilities of the Sterile Processing technician and show sensitivity to diversity in this field. • Identify microbiology microorganism’s identification, classification, transmission, and their destruction. • Demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation manufacturing, classification, identification, and testing processes used in Central Service Processing. • Demonstrate various packaging techniques using specific materials and systems according to instrument category and the manufacturers guidelines. • Understand the setup of the decontamination area to allow for the most effective cleaning of instrumentation, and hospital equipment. • Understanding of the storage and transportation of sterile items, instrumentation, and the guidelines for sterile storage organization. • Understand temperature/humidity ranges and water quality controls that are required for effective decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization processes. • Identify OSHA requirements relating to patient and staff safety. • Obtain CPR in accordance with American Heart Association.

Competencies to be achieved:

SPD-A Foundations for Sterile Processing A

SPD-B Foundations for Sterile Processing B

SPD110 Standards of Sterile Processing

SPD111 Decontamination and Sterilization Processing

SPD112 Preparation and Packaging in Sterile Processing

 SPD113 Safety Management and Quality Control in Sterile Processing

 SPD115 Externship I

SPD116 Certification Review

For each individual SPD course, there are several required lab competencies. In order to pass the class, all lab competencies must be completed with a passing grade.

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$14.911.04 Tuition, 2 sets of Scrubs; initial testing fee for Certification. E-Books included in tuition costs. Not included: Cap & Gown $30.99; Chrome book $485.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

D.a Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Students will need a reliable computer, whether online or on campus. All the homework assignments, quizzes, and exams are completed online and will require out of class work. Students are not given class time for homework.
Pen, paper for notes
Flashcards
Books
Highlighters

D.b Supplies not included in tuition costs: $485.00 Chrome book; Cap & Gown $30.99

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Lance Longacre 
Email: LLongacre@unitek.com
Phone number: 480 400-1037

F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.brooklinecollege.edu/programs/healthcare/sterile-processing/

G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: YES, this career will require a clear background in not only the program, but when applying for employment.

• Other requirements needed: CPR through AHA, which is provided to the student, for free, and the testing for CPR is done on campus, by the Program Directors.

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
Refer to online college catalog https://www.brooklinecollege.edu/resources/college-catalog/#refund-policy

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: IAHCSMM
https://www.iahcsmm.org/

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: After several years of expertise, the career can be advanced by stepping into the role of a Sterile Processing manager.

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, this career can be used nationally and in the military.

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://brooklinecollege.edu/brookline-college-accreditation/ and
https://www.abhes.org/

J. Credential Attainment Rate: 32% Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.

This program, having first started at Brookline’s Tucson campus on Sept. 2019, will not have the data to support this attainment rate. We will update in the future.

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