Thriving in a Growing Industry

The surgical healthcare field is expanding, and the AAS, Sterile Processing Technician program provides specialized training to prepare students for essential roles as valued members of surgical teams, working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Comprehensive Curriculum

• Critical Hands-On Skills: Master preparing operating rooms, setting up surgical instruments, and maintaining sterile fields throughout surgical procedures.
• Patient Preparation: Learn proper techniques for preparing patients for surgery, including disinfecting incision sites and ensuring safety protocols.
• Surgical Support: Develop expertise in passing instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons during procedures while monitoring operating room conditions.
• Foundation Courses: Build reasoning and communication skills through liberal arts and sciences courses that complement technical training.

What Makes Us Unique

• Theory Meets Practice: Gain a strong foundation in both the theoretical concepts and hands-on techniques of surgical technology.
• Simulated Learning Environment: Train in on-site surgical laboratories designed to replicate real operating room conditions.
• Clinical Experience: Complete clinical practicums at off-campus healthcare facilities under the supervision of instructors and professional practitioners.
• Sterile Field Expertise: Develop specialized knowledge in maintaining proper sterile environments and assessing operating room conditions.
• Team Integration: Prepare to work seamlessly within multidisciplinary surgical teams in various healthcare settings.

The AAS, Sterile Processing Technician program equips you with the specialized skills and practical experience needed to excel in this critical healthcare profession.