Central Processing Technology Technical Certificate

Overview

Be instrumental to the OR.

The Central Processing Technical Certificate readies you for a successful healthcare career preparing the operating room for surgical procedures: sterilizing instruments, gathering supplies, and delivering equipment properly ahead of surgery. Build solid foundational knowledge in anatomy, medical terminology, and microbiology. Receive specialized training in what surgical instruments are, the handling and use of instruments for specific procedures, and the clinical setting experience you need for employment.

Learn from qualified faculty and/or preceptors to independently apply sound theory to practice. Extensive classroom time and practical clinical experience prepare you to complete the certification exam of your choice to become a certified central service processing and distribution technician.

General Information Sessions

If you would like to learn more about the Central Sterile Processing program, register for one of the following General Information Meetings this fall. Each meeting will be held on Zoom and will last about one hour. We will answer many of the questions you have about the program.

In addition, if you plan to apply to the program for Fall 2022, you must attend a General Information Meeting or your application will not be processed.

Select a date and time from the list below and then click on the link to register in Zoom to attend the meeting. After you register, you will receive an email with a link for the meeting.

Date	Time	Zoom Link
March 29	Noon	Zoom Registration
March 29	3 PM	Zoom Registration
March 29	6 PM	Zoom Registration
April 12	Noon	Zoom Registration
April 12	6 PM	Zoom Registration
April 26	Noon	Zoom Registration
April 26	6 PM	Zoom Registration

Application

Applications for the Fall 2022 program will become available on February 1, 2022.

Application

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on May 1, 2022.

Fall 2022 Central Processing Application

If you have additional questions regarding the application, selection, and admission process for the Central Sterile Processing (CSPT) program at Nashville State Community College, please send an email to CentralProcessing@nscc.edu and put CSPT Application and Admission in the subject line.

Accreditation

Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to sit for the national certifying exam offered by the International Association of Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) and receive certification the Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential from IAHCSMM or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential from CBSPD.

For more information on the field of Central Processing, please visit the IAHCSMM website www.iahcsmm.org or the CBSPD website www.sterileprocessing.org.

Admission and Selection Process

Program Eligibility

You must have done the following to be eligible to apply to our programs:

Completed your application to Nashville State Community College (declare Health Sciences AS as your major)
Taken any necessary placement tests (Accuplacer, Michigan Test) if you need them
Enroll in any Learning Support (Except math; Learning Support math is NOT required) or English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes you place into (these must be successfully completed prior to starting the program in the fall)
Completed pre-requisite courses prior to Fall 2022 admission
1. BIOL 1000: Medical Terminology
2. SURG 1304: Basic Anatomy
3. SURG 2310: Microbiology and Asepsis

Application Process

Complete the application process to Nashville State Community College, including any necessary placement testing.
Successfully complete any placement requirements in English as a Second Language (ESL), Learning Support English, Learning Support Reading, and Learning Support Math.
Apply to the Central Processing Technology program during the spring prior to desired enrollment (fall).
Complete Reasoning and Critical Thinking Assessments.

Selection Process

Applicants will receive points from Assessments and from any successfully completed program coursework completed prior to selection.
Applicants with the most points will be seated by rank order until seats are filled.
The remaining applicants will be offered a place on the waiting list. Wait-listed applicants will be offered program seats vacated prior to the start of the fall semester.

The Program Coordinator's email address is Van.Bates@nscc.edu.

Central Processing Technology Technical Certificate

Overview

Be instrumental to the OR.

General Information Sessions

Application

Application

Accreditation

Admission and Selection Process

Program Eligibility

Application Process

Selection Process

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Central Processing Technology Technical Certificate

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