Central Sterile Processing Technology

H170222 600 hours

Central Sterile Processing Technology is a 600 hr program designed to prepare students to become Certified Registered Central Service Technicians (CRCST).
Students who demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary are eligible to take the national industry certification exam and begin work as a healthcare team member.

CSPs are employed as central supply workers, ambulatory surgery processors, surgical instrument processors, gastrointestinal (GI) flexible endoscope reprocessors, case cart technicians, inventory technicians, processing technicians, stock clerks: stock room or warehouse, sterilizers, central service technicians (medical equipment preparers).

Entry-level CSP Technicians earn an average of $18-$20 per hour with benefits. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a job growth of 14% through 2026, which is faster than the rate in many other areas.
According to Indeed, CSPs average earning potential in Florida is $32.67 per hour.

All technical programs embed work habits such as higher-order reasoning, problem-solving skills, work attitudes and general employability skills within the coursework.

As part of the public school system, Brewster follows the Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar include a fall, spring and winter break. Classes meet Monday - Friday, 8am-2pm, August through May and Monday - Thursday, 8am-2:45pm June and July.

CSP Job Potential

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Coursework and Clinical Internship

This affordable 6-month program consists of 3 State Courses which includes a 410-hour clinical internship

The 600-hour program is divided into 3 Occupational Completion Points (OCP) and state courses.

Basic Healthcare Worker. (90 hours)
Central Sterile Service Materials Management (150 hours)
Central Sterile Processing Technician. (410 hours)

The Central Sterile Processing Technician 410 hours is completed as an internship at local medical facilities. Students must have reliable transportation to the medical facilities and hours of the internship may vary based on individual facility availability.

Students must complete a background check and drug screen to be eligible to participant in the internship.

As part of the public school system, Brewster follows the Hillsborough County Public Schools calendar which includes a fall, spring and winter break.

Classes meet Monday - Friday, 8am-2pm, August through May and Monday - Thursday, 8am-2:45pm June and July. (Clinical hours may vary).

Explore a Career as a Sterile Processing Technician

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Meet Your Instructor

Mrs. Yunisleidys Toiran is a 2017 graduate of the Brewster Central Sterile Processing program. Mrs. Toiran obtained her Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential in 2017 and has worked in the medical field since 2017.

In 2022 Mrs. Toiran was appointed as the Educator & System Coordinator at St. Joseph's South Hospital.

Responsibilities included orientation, education and training within the Sterile Processing Department

Responsibilities also included assessment, development and implementation of educational activities that teach and improve professional competencies for team members. These activities relate to training in regulatory agency requirements, annual safety and infection control updates and completion of orientation documentation and on-going training in all areas of S.P.D. Systems responsibilities include the administration of the S.P.D. computer module, S.P.M., working knowledge of the Operating Room scheduling system, Par Excellence and the current materials management systems for purchasing medical supplies.

Mrs. Toiran joined the Brewster Instructional Team in March 2024.