Overview
The Sterile Processing Technician program at Medical Training Institute is designed to provide students with entry-level training that will prepare them to function in the sterile processing and distribution areas of health care facilities. The program provides students with knowledge of surgical instruments, microbiology, medical equipment, surgical terminology, and storage and distribution, as well as the skills required for sterilization and decontamination. Students are also taught necessary skill sets, such as critical thinking under pressure, case preparation and management, and safety. The final externship portion of the curriculum is structured to include supervised experiences in the clinical environment that require competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student. At the conclusion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their externship studied and practiced their skills should have the skills to seek entry-level employment as Central Sterile Processing Technician.
What does a sterile processing technician do?A sterile processing technician, or central service technician, is a health care professional who prepares, installs, assembles, cleans, and sterilizes all the health care and laboratory equipment used in medical exams, surgeries, and other clinical procedures. They ensure strict adherence to sterilization processes and assure that instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse across patients on a daily basis. They play an integral role in ensuring the success of surgeries. Sterile processing technicians usually work in clinics, hospitals, doctors' offices, and other settings that use medical equipment.
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
- Sterilizing, wrapping, organizing, and preparing medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays for use during clinical procedures.
- Laying out surgical gloves and gowns before each medical procedure
- Collecting and manually cleaning used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies and instruments for sorting and decontamination.
- Preparing and packing decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization.
- Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment
- Examining supplies meticulously to ensure their cleanliness.
- 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
- Reordering medical and surgical supplies, controlling the inventory, and checking the expiration dates of products
- Removing medical waste and disposing of them appropriately
Sterile processing technicians learn the most effective ways to clean, sterilize, store and inspect Medical Instruments and equipment before and after surgery. Sterile processing programs can prepare you for a career and professional certification in sterile processing and distribution.
Program Summary
Course overview
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MTI Mission & Goals
The mission of MTI of New York is to offer education in Allied Health for on-demand occupations to members of our community in pursuit of advancing their career path in this employment sector. As such, MTI strives to deliver to its community of learners, opportunities for career advancement, change and expanding industry standards, the optimum delivery of services, which meet and exceed industry expectations, to place graduates at the top of the candidacy pool for positions within their area of choice.
Program Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MET100 | Medical Terminology | 10 |
| BIO101 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 20 |
| BIO102 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 20 |
| ENC103 | English & Communication Skills | 10 |
| AHE104 | Medical Law and Ethics | 10 |
| COM110 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 10 |
| MTH101 | Mathematics | 10 |
| CSP105 | Surgical Instruments | 40 |
| CSP110 | Microbiology and Infection Control | 20 |
| CSP 115 | Principles and Practices of Sterile Processing | 10 |
| CSPL 115 | Principles and Practices of Sterile Processing Lab | 10 |
| CSP 120 | Sterilization Techniques and Sterile Processing | 20 |
| CSPL 120 | Sterilization Techniques and Sterile Processing Lab | 20 |
| CSP 125 | Surgical Terminology | 10 |
| CSP 121 | Sterilization Procedures and Practice | 20 |
| CSPL 121 | Sterilization Procedures and Practice Lab | 20 |
| CSP 130 | Storage and Distribution | 10 |
| CSPL 130 | Storage and Distribution Lab | 20 |
| CSP 140 | Decontamination Procedures and Practice | 20 |
| CSPL 140 | Decontamination Procedures and Practice Lab | 20 |
| CSP 150 | Medical Equipment | 10 |
| CSPL 150 | Medical Equipment Lab | 10 |
| CSP 200 | Career Development | 10 |
| CSP 202 | Sterile Processing Technician Externship | 400 |
| CSP 203 | Certification Review | 40 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 800 | |
Grading Scale and Methods of Evaluation
| LETTER CODE | INCLUDED IN HOURS EARNED | INCLUDED IN HOURS ATTEMPTED | INCLUDED IN CGPA AND SAP | QUALITY POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A = 90 - 100% | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.00 |
| B = 80 - 89% | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.00 |
| C = 70 - 79% | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.00 |
| F = 0 - 69% | No | Yes | Yes | 1.00 |
| AU (audit) | No | No | No | n/a |
| I (incomplete) | No | Yes | No | n/a |
| P (pass) | Yes | Yes | No | n/a |
| PR (proficiency) | Yes | Yes | No | n/a |
| TC (transfer credit) | Yes | Yes | No | n/a |
| W (withdraw) | No | Yes | No | n/a |
| WP (LOA) | No | No | No | n/a |
| NP (not pass) | No | Yes | Yes | n/a |
Admission
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Graduation Requirement
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Tuition, Books & Technology Fees
Total Program Cost:
| Program | Central Sterile Processing Technician |
| Hours | 800 |
| Application Fee: | $100 |
| Tuition: | $12,650 |
| Technology Fee: | $850 |
| Clinical & Lab Fee: | $1,400 |
| Book Fee: | $280 |
| Uniform Fee: | $66 |
| Total Cost: | $15,346 |
Tuition and Fees
Registration
A non-refundable Registration fee of $100 is due during registration to reserve a seat in the program.
Clinical/Lab
The Clinical/Lab fee is used to cover the cost of the Liability insurance policy, student lab equipment and supplies, and to provide students with Liability insurance during their clinical rotation internship.
Technology
The Technology Fee provides students with access to Online Learning Resources, the learning management system (“LMS”), and the student portal.
Books
Required books for the specific module of the program a student is entering can be requested from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of each quarter
Uniform
Students can request one (1) set of MTI logo scrubs from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of the program. Additional uniforms may be purchased from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores.
Tuition
The total cost for the Central Sterile Processing program is $15,346 which includes $12,650 in tuition and $2,696 in additional fees. Payments are due before the start of a Quarter and are divided into refundable and non-refundable portions, as outlined below.
| Refundable | Non-Refundable | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to Quarter 1 | Total | Tuition | Technology | Clinical & Lab | Registration | Books | Uniform |
| $10,379 | $8,433 | $567 | $933 | $100 | $280 | $66 | |
| Prior to Quarter 3 | $4,967 | $4,217 | $283 | $467 | |||
| Total Cost | $15,346 | $12,650 | $850 | $1,400 | $100 | $280 | $66 |
Confirmation of Fee Terms:
- Tuition refunds will be processed in accordance with the program’s refund calculation policy as governed by New York State.
- Technology and Clinical/Lab fees are refundable only if a refund request is made before the start of a quarter.
- Book and Uniform fees must be paid prior to Quarter 1 and are non-refundable.
Paying For Your Program
PAYMENTS
Method Of PaymentThe Student Accounts Office offers a veriety of payment options, including online payments, credit cards, checks, wire transfer, Western Union, Paypal, and cash; both Monthly/Bi-Weekly/Weekly Paymeny plans and as a lump sum. Students who desite greater flexibility
In all cases, Program Tuition and Fees must be paid in full (in US Dollars) before your course’s enrollment deadline based on the table in the Tuition section above.
- Payment Options
- Payment Plans may be available to students
The Payment Plan allows you to pay quarter Tuition and fees over four installments per quarter. A suggested initial down payment of $1,650 of the total tuition cost is required for all quarter programs, after which the remainder of the tuition is divided into five installments per quarter.
To enroll in the Payment Plan, please email StudentBilling@mtiofnewyork.com. Be sure that “Payment Plan” appears in your message’s subject line. Visit our website www.mtiofnewyork.com for a more detailed explanation.
Private Education LoansStudents may elect to apply for a loan and choose to pursue loans to cover the cost of their education or any part of it, over a Term or a Quarter. You can take out loans to cover the entire cost of the Program, or just a part of the cost, as a supplement to your Monthly/Bi-weekly/weekly income. For more information, visit our website
https://www.mtiofnewyork.com/medical-training-institute-student-financial-services/Students must provide a signed promissory note from the issuing body. This agreement will become effective when the signed promissory note is provided to the school
Refund Policy
A student who cancels within 7 days of signing the enrollment agreement receives all monies returned, with the exception of the non-refundable registration fee.
Thereafter, a student will be liable for
- The non-refundable registration fee plus
- The cost of any textbook or supplies accepted, plus
- Tuition liability as of the student’s last date of physical attendance.
Tuition liability is divided by the number of quarterly in the program. Total tuition liability is limited to the quarter during which the student withdrew or was terminated, and any previous quarter completed.
Termination
During the first quarter of the program:
If termination occurs Student Refund School may keep Student Refund Prior to or during the first week 0% 100% During the second week 25% 75% During the third week 50% 50% During the fourth week 75% 25% After the fourth week 100% 0% During the second and remaining quarters of the program:
If termination occurs Student Refund School may keep Student Refund Prior to or during the first week 25% 75% During the second week 50%% 50%% During the third week 70% 25% During the fourth week 100% 0% -
The student refund may be more than that stated above if the accrediting agency refund policy results in a greater refund.
Refunds are calculated based on the student’s last day of physical attendance and the total quarter’s tuition due, not the total tuition paid by the student up to that point. If a student withdraws during the second term/quarter, the student must use the “First Term/Quarter” schedule unless the school can demonstrate that no significant educational change has occurred in the program as of the student’s last date of attendance. Significant educational change is defined as non-functioning educational equipment which adversely affects a student’s educational program, a material change in the student’s schedule as agreed to at the time of the student’s enrollment, substitution of a teacher in a course after instruction has begun where such teacher does not possess the necessary language skills in the approved language of instruction in order to effectively communicate the subject matter to the students, or a significant increase in the student to teacher ratio. If no significant educational change has occurred at the beginning of the second term/quarter, the refund policy for subsequent terms/quarters applies. The student refund may be more than that stated above if the accrediting agency refund policy results in a greater refund.
Textbooks
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Instructor
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Medical equipment
- Medical terminology
- Storage and distribution
- Surgical instruments
- Quality assurance
- Decontamination
- Disease control
- Infection prevention
- Sterile processing
- Microbiology
- 400 hours Clinical Externship
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Those Considering working in Surgery Room (OR)
If your goal is to become a Surgical Team Member, starting out as a sterile processing technician is a great opportunity to explore the Surgical Technology. You'll get the chance to work alongside Physicians, Registered Nurses, and Surgeons in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way.
Aspiring Medical Professionals
Working as a sterile processing technician gives many of us our first taste of working in the Operating Room. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the Surgery. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and your willingness to learn.
Job Stability
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical equipment preparers, including sterile processing technicians, can expect a job growth of 6% from 2021 to 2031. This is as fast as the national average for all occupations. This growth might be because of an aging population that needs more health care services.
Winter 2025
January 21, 2025
Total hours: 800
Day, Evening, Weekend Options
Total weeks: 32-40
Hours/Weeks: 21-35
Tuition Cost: $12,650
Total Program Cost: $15,346
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CRCST Credential
The Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) is ideal for entry-level technicians who possess the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to provide competent services as a central service technician. To earn certification through the IAHCSMM, Enroll in MTINY Sterile Processing Technician Program, and become a student of MTINY Surgical faculty. As a student, you receive access to MTI state-of-the Art Simulation Lab training, and completing the program will increase your chances of passing the certification exam.