Two students in dark blue scrubs working with surgical implements in the Aims Sterile Instrument Processing Certificate program

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Erin Miyoshi

Program Coordinator II, Sterile Instrument Processing

erin.miyoshi@aims.edu

Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Certificate

Location

Greeley Campus

Credits

Tuition*

In-District

$2,362

In-State

$3,960

WUE

$5,847

Out-of-State

$10,845

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Sterile Instrument Processing CertificateRequirements

The Sterile Instrument Processing Certificate program includes two courses (lecture and lab) plus a clinical internship for a total of 17 credit hours. Study medical terminology and regulations, learn cleaning and sterilization techniques, and learn professional communication skills and start your career in just one semester.

This program has admission requirements. To learn more, visit the Program Admission Requirements page.

Row Groupings	Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:	Current CPR card prior to clinical entry, criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses, and drug screen. Must meet current minimum reading assessment.

Row Groupings	Certificate Requirements:	Credits
required	SPI 1000 - Sterile Instrument Processing Reviews the job skills needed for the sterile processing technician. Includes the fundamentals of the central services department, instrument processing and important regulatory protocols. Includes a comprehensive review of medical terminology, anatomy and microbiology. Infection prevention and important environmental control and safety factors are included. The importance of professionalism, clinical advancement and workplace communication is presented. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Sterile Processing Technician majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Corequisites SPI 1001	4
required	SPI 1001 - Sterile Instrument Lab Skills Reviews hands on knowledge and job skills needed by the sterile processing technician. Includes a comprehensive review of surgical instrumentation, including instrument categories, design and construction, assembly, care and maintenance. Tools and equipment utilized for instrument processing is presented. Instrument decontamination, cleaning, processing and various methods of sterilization is discussed. Differential tuition rates apply. Restricted to Sterile Processing Technician majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Corequisites SPI 1000	4
required	SPI 1081 - Internship: Sterile Processing Technology Complete 400 hours of clinical internship in the sterile processing department. Restricted to Sterile Processing Technician majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours. Course Prerequisites SPI 1000 and SPI 1001 with grades of "C" or better	0 to 12
Note:	*Students must complete 9 credits of SPI 1081

Total Credits for Certificate		17