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Some continuing education courses are eligible for scholarship funding. Please contact the NCWorks Career Center at (828) 694-1755 for more information.

Course Description:

This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies/equipment.​ Students will need to complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a sterile processing department before or after the exam to maintain certification.

Important Course Information – Please read:

Registration Information and Student Handbook –
Central Sterile Processing

Enrollment requirements:

1. The student must be 18 years old.

2. IDs required on the first day of class (names must match on both):

  1. A Signed Social Security Card (paper card, non-laminated), or letter from the Social Security Office stating that card has been requested.
  2. Current Driver’s License or government-issued picture ID.
  3. High school diploma or GED.

3. You can register for the course when you view the course schedule below.

4. A statement will be signed the first day of class to confirm that the Student Handbook was reviewed and that students know how to access the document if needed during the course.

5. Course fees are due at the time of registration.

Online Registration and Waitlist:

To Register or View Current Central Sterile Processing Course Offerings
View Registration Information –
Allied Health Programs

Contact Us

Blue Ridge Community College
Allied Health Program Office and Registration:

Kim Clark
Allied Health Program Director
(828) 694-1647
k.clark1@blueridge.edu

Sheila Merrill
Allied Health Program Specialist and Registration
(828) 694-1748
alliedhealth@blueridge.edu​

Technical Standards

Students enrolling in these programs must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in Technical Standards. Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact Student Accessibility Services at (828) 694-1813 or access@blueridge.edu for more information.