Central Sterile Processing Technology is a Certificate program offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, TN. The program takes 12 Months (3 Semesters) to complete, with a total tuition of $2,892.
Program Overview
About
The mission of the Central Sterile Processing Technology program is to provide an educational experience through cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) designed to produce central sterile processing technicians at the entry-level position and successfully prepared to take the national certification exam.
The course will train individuals to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
The program provides the qualified and motivated applicant with experiences in a learner-centered environment that is supportive and responsive to their individual needs.
Admission Requirements and Process
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Educational and admission requirements vary from program to program.
Active RDA Number required with application (pending licenses are not permitted). Email it to workforce@tcatmurfreesboro.edu .
Clinical Schedule: Fri – 8:00am to 12:00noon
Central Sterile Processing Technology
Prospective students must meet all requirements below in order to enroll into the Central Sterile Processing course:
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide proof of required immunizations.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
Students are subject to drug screening, criminal background checks, and more stringent vaccination requirements based upon clinical affiliation agreements.
Surgical Technology
Prospective students must meet all requirements below in order to enroll into the Surgical Technology course:
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide proof of required immunizations.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
Students are subject to drug screening, criminal background checks, and more stringent vaccination requirements based upon clinical affiliation agreements.
Practical Nursing
Prospective students must meet all requirements below in order to enroll into the Practical Nursing course:
- The following prerequisite class is required to be completed and the transcripts must be submitted with your application:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Math
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide three letters of reference. Two letters must be from professional sources and must be on professional letterheads. All three letters must be typed and signed.
- Provide proof of MMR and Varicella immunity.
Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
For additional consideration for admission to the Practical Nursing program, submit the following optional documentation:
- CNA certification verification
- Verification of minimum one year employment in a health care field
- Verification of 25 hours of community service in the previous year
Students are subject to drug screening, criminal background checks, and more stringent vaccination requirements based upon clinical affiliation agreements.
Dental Assisting
Prospective students must meet all requirements below in order to enroll into the Dental Assisting course:
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide proof of required immunizations.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
Students are subject to drug screening, criminal background checks, and more stringent vaccination requirements based upon clinical affiliation agreements.
General Requirements
- Program enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis by date of completed application. (A completed application includes all items required for enrollment.)
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- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide proof of required immunizations.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide proof of required immunizations.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Math
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide three letters of reference. Two letters must be from professional sources and must be on professional letterheads. All three letters must be typed and signed.
- Provide proof of MMR and Varicella immunity.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
- CNA certification verification
- Verification of minimum one year employment in a health care field
- Verification of 25 hours of community service in the previous year
- You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to enroll.
- Complete the TCAT – Murfreesboro application for enrollment.
- Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript.
- Provide proof of required immunizations.
- Successfully complete the HESI Assessment. For more information on the HESI Assessment, please click here and scroll to the HESI Assessment for Allied Health section.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Murfreesboro Campus (Main) Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 10 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 98.9% rather than 100%.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The tuition rates table below includes only tuition and fees for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) day programs.
Note: Most Tennessee residents age 18 or older are eligible for up to $2,000 each year through the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program if they are enrolled full-time at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Fee Schedule*
| Trimester Hours | Maintenance Fee | Student Access Fee | Technology Access Fee | Trimester Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-40 | $225 | $10 | $52 | $287 |
| 41-80 | $304 | $10 | $52 | $366 |
| 81-135 | $459 | $10 | $52 | $521 |
| 136-217 | $800 | $10 | $85 | $895 |
| 218-340 | $1293 | $10 | $85 | $1388 |
| 341-432 | $1446 | $10 | $85 | $1541 |
Special Academic Fees
| Program | Cost Per Trimester |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | $100 |
| Practical Nursing | $100 |
| Welding Technology | $100 |
Cost per Contact Hour (for DoD Memorandum of Understanding purposes only): $3.35
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology that participate in the DoD Memorandum of Understanding may accept Federal Tuition Assistance for qualified applicants.
Curriculum
About
The course will train individuals to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Program Credentials
| Option Name | Hours | Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sterile Processing Technician | 864 | Certificate |
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School Information
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Murfreesboro Campus (Main) Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 10 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 98.9% rather than 100%.