Sterile Processing Technician I - DRAFT
Copyright: 2023
Virginia Assignment Code: 8367
Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12
Duration: 36 weeks
Hours: 140
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: 8302
CTSO: HOSA-Future Health Professionals
Course Description:
This course prepares students to function in the sterile processing and materials management areas of a healthcare facility. Students gain knowledge and skills related to surgical instruments, microbiology, medical equipment, medical terminology, storage and distribution of healthcare supplies, sterilization, and decontamination. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:
https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/health-science/sterile-processing-technician-i/