Apr 12, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog
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SUR 170 - Sterile Processing


3 credit hours

Introduction to central sterile processing; role of a central sterile service technician, decontamination and disinfection, preparing items for sterilization, sterilization processes, inventory control, sterile storage and distribution.


Minimum Placement Requirements
English: Placement out of ENG 099  
Reading: Placement out of CCS 099  
Math: None

Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in SUR 118 , SUR 130 , and SUR 158  
Admission into the Surgical Technology program
  
Recommended before enrolling (not required):
Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIO 122  and ENG 102  



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