Sterile Processing Technology/Technician.
A program that prepares individuals to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in operating rooms and other medical and surgical facilities. Includes instruction in sterilization; infection control; decontamination; and surgical instrumentation processing, distribution, and record-keeping.
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1071
Surgical Technologists
29-2055
Medical Equipment Preparers
31-9093
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