Central Sterile Processing Program Information Packet
Overview
Thank you for your interest in the Central Sterile Processing Certificate Program at Collin College. This packet provides information regarding admission procedures and required courses. This admission packet has been designed to answer questions about the program and provide the Program Application Form. Completed and signed Central Sterile Processing Application Form no later than
· second Friday in June for FALL Semester
· second Friday in November for SPRING Semester
Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to the Surgical Technology Office at H201, in the new Cary Israel Health Sciences Building on the Central Park Campus in McKinney, Texas. The Application Form can be mailed to: Central Sterile Processing Program Director, 2200 W. University Drive, PO Box 8001, McKinney, Texas 75070-8001.
The Certificate in Central Sterile Processing is a one year program that begins in the Fall Semester. Classes are scheduled online the first semestar. Enrollment is limited and competitive. Admission to Collin College does not guarantee admission to the Central Sterile Processing Program. Upon successful completion of the program the student is awarded a Certificate in Central Sterile Processing.
Certification
Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). Those students passing the exam are allowed to use the title Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
Curricullum
Certificate - Central Sterile ProcessingFall / Online Didactic Courses / Lec / Lab / Hours
HPRS / 1370 / Central Sterile Processing II / 3 / 1 / 3
HPRS
HPRS / 1470
1471 / Central Sterile Processing I
Central Sterile Processing III / 4
4 / 1
1 / 4
4
Total Hours / 11 / 3 / 11
Spring
Clinical Course
HPRS / 1561 / Clinical - Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences, General (Capstone – 400 Clinical Hours) / 0 / 0 / 5
Total Hours / 0 / 0 / 5
GRAND TOTAL HOURS / 11 / 3 / 16
Admission Criteria
Specific program requirements are outlined in this packet. However, specific program requirements and program admission requirements and acceptance criteria are subject to change at any time and without notice. It is the applicants responsibility to keep informed of current program requirements. The size of classes is limited by the available clinical resources for learning and the availability of qualified central sterile processing faculty.
Specific admission requirements include:
1. Submission of a completed college admission application. Students should be aware that admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Central Sterile Processing Program. Applications for the Central Sterile Processing Program will not be considered for students who have not completed a college admission application.
2. Submission of GED Certificate or high school transcript noting graduation.
3. Completed and signed Central Sterile Processing Application Form no later than
· second Friday in June for FALL semester
· second Friday in November for SPRING semester
4. Completion of the PSB for Health Occupations Examination prior to the deadline for application.
5. Submit a handwritten, well-developed, one to two page essay discussing why central sterile processing has been selected as a career choice and why attendance at the Collin College program is desired. Submit this essay with your application form.
6. Request two letters of reference from employers or teachers (not friends or family) that can attest to your character and aptitude in a healthcare career. These letters should be directly mailed by whomever writes them to:
Attn: Director of Central Sterile Processing Program
Division of Health Sciences
Collin College
2200 W. University Drive
McKinney, TX 75070-8001
Once admitted to the program:
1. Be in good health and provide physical examination and eye examination records.
2. Attend a student orientation meeting prior to the program’s first semester.
3. Participate in assessment of Core Performance Standards as defined by College policy and be reviewed by the ACCESS department if accommodations are necessary. (To review Core Performance Standards, see the Surgical Technology Web Site at www.colllin.edu/surgtech.)
4. Pass a drug screen at the student’s expense when requested by the program. Positive drug screens can result in students not being admitted to the program.
5. Agree to a criminal background check. Findings from the background check that do not meet clinical affiliation specifications will result in the student not being admitted to the program.
6. Provide proof of personal health insurance prior to clinical rotations.
7. Purchase liability insurance prior to clinical rotations.
8. Purchase school approved uniforms, if required, for clinical experiences.
9. Complete and provide written proof of the Hepatitis-A and Hepatitis-B immunizaiton series.
10. Complete and provide written proof of a negative TB skin test or clear chest x-ray post conversion dated prior to the beginning of clinical rotations.
11. Complete all immunizations recommended by the Department of State Health Services (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/) OR (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/default.shtm)
· Influenza Vaccine - once a year
· Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis – primary series or booster within the last 10 years
· MMR – one or two doses if born before 1957
· Varicella – 2 doses or documented age-appropriate vaccination or physician report of evidence of disease (chicken pox)
· Hepatitis A – two doses at 0 and 6-12 months
· Hepatitis B – three dose series at 0, 1 and 6 months
· Combined Hepatitis A and B – three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months
NOTE: Students interested in admission to the program for [semester] should see their physician and begin immunizations 4 months prior to the beginning of the semester.
Admission Competitive Points System
1. PSB Score (record percentile and circle points):
AREA Percentile Score Points
Academic Aptitude 76 – 100 ______2
25 – 75 ______1
0 – 24 ______0
Spelling 76 – 100 ______2
25 – 75 ______1
0 – 24 ______0
Reading/Comp. 91 – 100 ______4
75 – 90 ______3
50 – 74 ______2
25 – 49 ______1
Natural Science 97 – 100 ______6
91 – 96 ______5
75 – 90 ______4
61 – 74 ______3
41 – 60 ______2
25 – 40 ______1
0 – 24 ______0
Vocational Adj. 76 – 100 ______2
25 – 75 ______1
0 – 24 ______0
Total Points for PSB Score *______*
Maximum Points Possible: 16
2. Essay (must follow essay instructions – maximum 2 points if not followed):
The essay submitted by the student is evaluated according to two criteria:
· The essay is clearly written with correct grammar and spelling (2 points)
1. Clearly Written Yes No
2. Grammar/Spelling Yes No
(Circle one) Criteria met: YES NO
· Content required is included (2 points)
1. Why Central Sterile Processing has been selected as a career? Yes No
2. Why does the student want to come to Collin College? Yes No
(Circle one) Criteria met: YES NO
Total Points *_____*
Maximum Points Available: 4
3. Information Session:
Date Attended ______Points *______*
Maximum Points Available: 10
4. Submission of Reference Letters:
1 Reference Letter ______2 ½ points
2 Reference Letters ______2 ½ points
Total Points *_____*
Maximum Points Available: 5
5. Submission of Official Transcripts to Program Prior to Deadline:
High School Transcripts _____ 1 point
College Transfer Transcripts _____ 2 points
Collin College Transcripts _____ 2 points
Total Points *_____*
Maximum Points Available: 5
6. Additional Points:
Baccalaureate Degree 2 points
First Time Allied Health Applicant 1 point
Maximum Points Available: 3
Maximum Points Available: 43
Information about the PSB Exam
Register early! The exam has limited space and fills on the first-come, first serve basis. Students may take the PSB for the Central Sterile Processing Program once in a 12 month period. PSB results are good for one year. If you have previously taken the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination or if you have taken the PSB for nursing, be sure to notify the program director by phone so a copy of your scores can be filed with your Central Sterile Processing admisison file and evaluated for points.
How to schedule an exam: Visit the Cary Israel Health Science building, H201 , Central Park Campus, McKinney. (Hours: M-F 8am-5pm) Or you can call Shari Morrison, 214-491-6215.
Please provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope at the time of registration if you wish to receive a copy of your scores. You may also pick up a copy from the Health Science Office, room H201.
Fees: $20 non-refundable fee. Cash, check, credit card or money order only. All payable in the cashier’s office or over the phone.
Test Dates:
PSB examination dates remaining during the current admisison cycle are posted on the surgical technology website www.collin.edu/surgtech/PSBTestDates.html
Location of the exam: Collin College Central Park Campus in McKinney at the Testing Center in the main building, room A109.
On test day: Please allow three hours to complete the exam. Please bring only your ID and 2 pencils.
If you miss the exam: You will need to re-register and re-submit the $20 registration fee. The fee cannot be transferred to another exam date after the test is given. Please plan carefully as there is no refund.
Questions: Please call the Central Sterile Processing Office at 214-491-6215.
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