Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Health Sciences: Surgical Processing Technician Specialization

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

CREDITS

SCI1100
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
HEA2200
Medical Terminology
3
SOC2225
Introduction to Psychology
3
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3
CIS1115
Computer Applications
3

SECOND SEMESTER

CREDITS

HEA1101
Foundations of Health Services
3
SCI2100
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
SPT1110
Fundamentals of Surgical Processing
4
HEA2203
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services
3
Free Elective
3

THIRD SEMESTER

CREDITS

SPT2100
Surgical Instrumentation
4
SPT2120
Endoscopic Reprocessing
3
SCI2228
Microbiology
3
ENG2205
Writing Through Literature
3
Humanities Elective
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

SPT2150
Surgical Processing Clinical Practicum
8
SPT2151
Surgical Processing Clinical Seminar
2
Social Science Elective
3

To qualify for graduation, students must participate in the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination administered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).

New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee require individuals to earn the CRCST credential before becoming eligible for employment. The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states. This program requires students to take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam. 

For additional information regarding this program, please visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/health-sciences/index.html

60 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION


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