Online Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate Program For Florida Students
Our self-paced, online sterile processing technician program for Florida residents is designed to prepare you for certification (CRCST) and a job in as little as 4 months.
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- The roles and desirable traits of various healthcare professionals
- Speak the language - communicate using proper medical terminology
- Apply strict rules to minimize the risk of infection using the aseptic technique
- Explore proper sterile storage and inventory management procedures
- Adhere to compliance for documentation and record maintenance
- How to decontaminate and prepare a clean work area and the high-level disinfection (HLD) process
- Prepare and package instruments and supplies, including labeling and handling instruments
- The importance of effective communication, customer relations and teamwork in the healthcare field
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Course Outline
Graduates of this course will gain the expertise needed to excel as Sterile Processing Technicians in Florida’s healthcare industry. Students will be trained in the proper techniques to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments, ensuring patient safety in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities throughout the state.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 23
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Quizzes: 23
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Complete in as little as 5 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $69/month
Sterile Processing Technician Career
Outlook & Certification in Florida
$39,990*
2,960*
17%*
Certification
U.S. Career Institute's Sterile Processing Technician program will prepare you to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam,through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CRCST certification exam fees – a $140 value!†
Sterile Processing Jobs in Florida
Florida currently employs 2,540 medical equipment preparers.* There are thousands of sterile processing jobs open in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee and many other cities in Florida, according to Indeed.com. Sterile processing technicians work at hospitals in Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD), operating rooms and emergency departments. You can also find jobs in outpatient surgical centers, dental and orthodontic offices, clinics, labs, vet clinics and hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers, and government and military facilities. There are traveling positions available as well for some healthcare facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
How can I become a sterile processing technician in Florida?
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in Florida?
Education: To become a sterile processing technician in Florida, start by earning a high school diploma or GED. Enroll in a sterile processing technician program at a community college or technical school, where you’ll learn about infection control, sterilization techniques, and medical terminology. These programs typically take a few months to complete and may include hands-on clinical training. Our program her eat USCI can be completed in 4 months.
Certification: After completing your education, obtain certification by passing the CRCST. Certification, though not always required, enhances your job prospects and demonstrates your competence. CRCST certification from HSPA requires that you pass the certification exam and complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a Central Service department. These hours can be completed before testing or within 6 months of passing the exam. Please note that you are responsible for obtaining the 400 hours of hands-on experience once you finish our Sterile Processing Technician course- USCI will not provide this training.
Job Search: Once certified, apply for sterile processing positions in hospitals, surgical centers, or clinics. Networking and gaining on-the-job experience can help advance your career. Keep up with continuing education to maintain certification and stay current in the field.
How much does a sterile processing technician make in Florida?
Sterile processing technicians in Florida make on average $39,210* per year according to O*Net.
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