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无菌处理技术员（含凭证）
成为认证无菌处理技术员
Are you ready to embark on a career dedicated to safeguarding patient health and ensuring the highest standards of medical care? Our comprehensive 无菌处理技术员 (SPT) certification course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in this rewarding career.
In just 12 months, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
This sterile processing technician training program provides you with a prepaid voucher for the certification exam, making your journey even more accessible. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience, giving you hands-on exposure to the daily duties of an SPT.
无菌处理技术人员的就业前景
With the healthcare industry's ever-increasing demand for quality and safety, the need for skilled sterile processing technicians continues to grow. The median sterile processing technician salary is $34,199.
- As of December 14, 2022, there are 44,190 active job postings for sterile processing technicians, with a projected growth rate of 6.3% over the next 10 years for this profession.
无菌处理技术员常见问题解答
什么是无菌处理技术员？ 无菌处理技术人员是做什么的？
According to Indeed.com, a sterile processing technician regularly performs several duties, including:
- Preparing and delivering clean and sterilized instruments and equipment necessary for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts, and clinical procedures
- Collecting and manually cleaning used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies, and instruments for sorting and decontamination
- 准备和包装消毒过的医疗工具和消毒用品
- Checking and reporting any problems or issues with the sterilization equipment to surgeons or supervisors and requesting replacements
- Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items, and supplies
- 清除医疗废物并妥善处理
为什么认证对无菌处理技术人员很重要？
Certification is vital for sterile processing technicians as it validates their expertise and knowledge in the field. It demonstrates their commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and infection prevention. Many healthcare facilities and employers require or prefer certified sterile processing technicians to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
课程目标
- Define the sterile processor role, responsibilities, professional skill set, and communication expectations (including accurate use of medical terminology and anatomy) required in the central processing and surgical services departments
- Identify sterile processing regulations and standards provided by regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure workplace safety, infection prevention, and proper support for the ancillary departments
- Acquire basic procedures and best practices for each phase of sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, preparation, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies
- Understand sterile storage considerations, guidelines, concerns, and common quality assurance procedures in the sterile processing department
- Learn the importance of following procedures to care for loaner instruments and manage inventory while using information management systems
- 描述在处理文件和维护记录时如何遵守法规
- Explain the importance of effective communication, human relations, and personal development and how improving these skills can impact the career of a sterile processing technician
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), thereby becoming a recognized professional in the field, eligible for employment in a wide range of healthcare settings
前提条件和认证要求
To become eligible for the national sterile processing technician certification exam, candidates are required to possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, a prerequisite best fulfilled before program enrollment.
认证要求包括：
完整的CRCST认证
Provide 400小时 of hands-on experience during the 过去五年， preceding the application.
临时CRCST证书
Provide 400小时 of hands-on experience within six months of passing the certification exam.
教练
贾尼斯Brownlee
Janice "Jan" Brownlee has been a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for 43 years and has worked in all sizes of hospitals, including surgery centers. Jan worked in a sterile processing department in the instrument room and sterile supply areas. While working in the operating room, she scrubbed all services, with cardiothoracic, vascular, and orthopedics being her favorites.
Jan also had the opportunity to work for a private group of cardiothoracic surgeons and expand her knowledge and skills even more. Working as a surgical first assistant was the highlight of her career. She has continued her career path by teaching surgical technology and sterile processing at a local community college and enjoys watching her students learn and grow.
教练互动:
The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
注册与入学
本课程100%在线。 随时开始。