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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Sterile Processing Equipment Technician

A 12-credit certificate for technicians who maintain the equipment in a hospital sterile processing department. You start with the decontamination-to-storage workflow, then service washer-disinfectors and cart washers, low-temperature sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners. The final course covers water treatment, process testing, preventive maintenance and records. It pairs well with the Steam Sterilizer certificate. Coursework is vendor-neutral.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Explain the sterile processing workflow and its quality controls
  2. 02Service washer-disinfectors and cart washers
  3. 03Maintain low-temperature sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners
  4. 04Test water quality and keep preventive maintenance records

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Sterile processing equipment technician
  • Biomedical equipment technician
  • Facilities equipment technician (healthcare)

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
SPD 1013 cr

Sterile Processing Principles and Workflow

This course provides a foundational understanding of sterile processing principles, including decontamination, sterilization, and distribution. Students will learn the critical workflows and best practices essential for ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Term 2

6 credits
SPD 1053 cr

Washer-Disinfectors and Cart Washers

This course provides comprehensive training on the principles, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated washer-disinfectors and cart washers essential for sterile processing. Students will develop practical skills for ensuring the effective and safe functionality of these critical decontamination devices.

SPD 1103 cr

Low-Temperature Sterilizers and Ultrasonic Cleaners

This course covers the principles, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of low-temperature sterilization systems and ultrasonic cleaners essential for sterile processing. Students will develop practical skills through hands-on labs and a culminating service project.

Term 3

3 credits
SPD 1153 cr

Water Quality, Testing and Preventive Maintenance

This course covers essential principles of water quality, testing, and preventive maintenance for water purification systems used in sterile processing. Students will develop practical skills in system operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

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