Sterile Processing Technician

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Admission Requirements

Technical Diploma | 30-534-2

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The primary objective of the program is to promote the education of healthcare sterile processing and distribution personnel through certification to ensure safe and effective levels of practice to protect the public. Completion of the Sterile Processing Technician program will benefit individuals to sit for the International Certification exam much sooner than if they trained on the job. Upon completion of clinical hour requirements, students completing this technical diploma may take the International Association for Healthcare Materials Management's "Sterile Processing Technician" certification exam.

To get started, applicants must first complete the College Admission Requirements. Once completed, applicants are officially accepted to CVTC and placed on the program waiting list, if applicable. An applicant’s program eligibility date is the date their completed application is received. If necessary, the application time will also be used to determine placement priority.

Before beginning core program classes, all Academic Preparedness Requirements must also be completed as outlined below. When all Academic Preparedness Requirements are met and space is available in the core program, applicants are eligible to register for core Sterile Processing Technician (534-level) courses.

College Admission Requirements

Submit an application for admission at cvtc.edu/apply
Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee

Program Academic Preparedness Requirements

Education Requirement - Applicants without a high school diploma, GED, or HSED should contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu for options to demonstrate college readiness. Students who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or HSED are not eligible for financial aid.

Assessment Range - Provide transcript or score sheet documentation verifying one of the following:

High school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.1 or higher
College GPA of 2.0 or higher (6 or more credits)
Associate or bachelor’s degree
General Anatomy & Physiology (806-177) with a grade of “C” or better
ACT® composite score of 19 or higher
ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) composite score of 246 or higher (includes Reading, Writing and QAS)
Classic ACCUPLACER® or Compass® scores (Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for acceptable score ranges)

Submit documentation to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu.

Program “Academic Preparedness Verification (APV)” Form (Formerly CCE) - After completing all Academic Preparedness requirements, applicants must submit the APV Form to the Admissions Office.

If you’re completing General A&P to meet the Assessment Range above through the CVTC course:

You must wait until the end of the term to submit your APV Form.
Log into your CVTC Commons account.
Go to the "Forms" drop-down menu.
Select "Forms" → then click "Academic Preparedness Verification" under the Admissions section.
Click the "Academic Preparedness Verification" button.
Choose the middle radio button labeled: "Other admission requirement (e.g. Exam, transcript, licensure, etc.)",
Then click "Next".
Complete the form.
Click "Submit" at the bottom.

Your original application date and time will be used to determine placement into the program openings.

Additional Information

Health History and Immunization Information must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of the Sterile Processing Technician (534 numbered courses). Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step.
Criminal Background Check - A background check will be required upon entry into core courses. Students will receive notification from their program area when it's time to complete the step. Please note that a fee will apply.
Proof of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association - BLS Provider level or the American Red Cross - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level is required of students before entering the clinical courses for this program. CVTC offers 531-454 CPR-BLS Provider; find more information at cvtc.edu/seminars. Proof must be verified with a current CPR card. Class rosters, letters from instructors or employers, and online course certification are not acceptable.
Pay for College - Visit cvtc.edu/payforcollege or call 715-833-6200 for information on financial aid availability and application procedures, scholarships, veteran’s benefits, payment methods, etc.
Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning - Students with prior college credit should submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
Residency - In programs with limited capacity, preference will be given to Wisconsin residents.

*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.

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