Our curriculum is built around real-world skills. Each module is designed to move you closer to certification and professional mastery.

Lakewood University’s Sterile Processing Technician program prepares students to clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment in healthcare settings.

The program emphasizes proper communication and documentation skills necessary for sterile processing technicians, including teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols.

Coursework focuses on the precision required to ensure all instruments and equipment meet strict sterilization standards and are safe for patient use.

Students in this program will gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to qualify for entry-level positions in hospitals and surgical centers, as well as to prepare for national certification exams.

Program Objectives:

1. The sterile processor role, responsibilities, and professional skill set required in the central processing and surgical services departments
2. Identify sterile processing regulations and standards provided by regulatory agencies to ensure workplace safety and infection prevention.
3. 3. Discuss basic procedures and best practices for each phase of sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, preparation, and sterilization of medical instrucments and supplies
4. Review sterile storage consideratins, guidelines, concersn and common quality assurance procedures in the sterile processing department
5. The importance of effective communication, human relations, and personal development and how improving these skills can advance your career