Herzing University Healthcare 11 courses 24 total credits
Complete an online program in less than 1 year and earn the education needed to succeed in an entry-level job as a sterile processing technician.
| Total Semester Credits | 24 credits |
Required Courses
All Courses, 22.00 semester credit hours are required.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN 111 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| HC 101 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| PS 101 | Psychology | 3 |
| SC 144 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| SC 166 | Microbiology | 3 |
| ST 115 | Introduction to Surgical Services | 2 |
| ST 120 | Sterile Processing | 3 |
| ST 125 | Surgical Instrumentation | 2 |
| ST 135 | O.R. Theory and Fundamentals | 1 |
| Total Required Courses | 22 credits | |
Special Surgical Technology and General Education Grading Requirements
All Surgical Technology (courses with an ST prefix) must be completed with a grade of "C" (76%) or better for a student to be continued in the Sterile Processing program. The following general education course must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to be continued in the Sterile Processing program: β’ SC 144 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PD 121 | Professional Development I | 1 |
| PD 202 | Professional Development II | 1 |
| Total Personal and Professional Development Courses | 2 credits | |
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