Campus
Pre-Surgical Technology
Launch your healthcare career with Francis Tuttle’s Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) training in OKC. Get hands-on experience and prepare for certification!
About this Program
Sterile Processing Technicians play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring that every surgical instrument is properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. They work behind the scenes in hospitals and surgical centers, maintaining the highest standards of infection control and supporting surgical teams with precision and care.
Students in this program learn to inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments using industry-standard equipment and procedures. Faculty provide hands-on instruction and guided lab experience, emphasizing both technical accuracy and professional responsibility.
Clinical placements in healthcare facilities allow students to apply their skills in real-world settings, gaining the hours and experience required to sit for national certification as a Sterile Processing Technician.
What You’ll Learn:
- Principles of sterilization and infection control
- Decontamination and assembly of surgical instruments
- Operation of sterilizers and related equipment
- Quality assurance standards and safety protocols
- Communication and teamwork within healthcare environments
Immunizations
Due to clinical facility requirements, in addition to all previously scheduled required childhood immunizations, students need:
- 2 TB tests
- Flu shot
- COVID shot
Pre-Surgical Technology Majors
Sterile Processing Technician
About this Major
Sterile processing is the behind-the-scenes work in hospitals where technicians clean, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments to make sure they are safe for patient use. These workers help prevent infections and make sure doctors have everything they need for surgeries and procedures. It's a critical healthcare job that requires attention to detail and following strict safety rules.
Eligible Licensures / Certifications
- 8756 - Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Courses
- Introduction to Surgical Technology 18 hours
- Medical Terminology 45 hours
- Anatomy & Physiology 120 hours
- Fundamental Skills for Surgical Technology 240 hours
- Microbiology & Infection Prevention 33 hours
- Pre-Surgical Technology Practicum 24 hours
Tuition & Costs
Costs for High School Students
Licensure / Certifications
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Tuition & Fees
N/A
Textbooks, Supplies and Certifications
- Immunizations: Due to clinical facility requirements, in addition to all previously scheduled required childhood immunizations, students need 2 TB tests, a flu shot, and a COVID shot.
- 1 set of scrubs provided by Francis Tuttle
- Shoes - $40.00-$100.00
*Immunization costs can vary widely depending upon the specific immunizations needed and where they are obtained. All students add cost of clinical immunizations to the estimated total. Additional scrubs may be purchased for approximately $30.00 each, if desired.
Total Estimated Costs for High School Students
$40 - $100