The medical instrument sterilization technology program prepares students for professional careers as technicians employed by hospitals and medical clinics to sterilize and clean medical instruments used in surgical procedures and treatment of patients.

Graduates will be eligible to sit for the examination required to become a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) after successful completion of the certificate program. Students who complete additional coursework and two additional semesters of study earn an associate of technical studies degree with a major in medical instrumentation sterilization technology.

The program is offered through a collaborative effort between Stark State College and Mercy Medical Center. Three of the four medical instrument sterilization courses are taught at Mercy Medical Center.

Requirements for admission into the program:

• complete the College admissions process
• submit a health program application to Registration Office
• college and high school transcripts provided and evaluated
• minimum GPA 2.0 overall preferred
• successful completion of College Mathematics or proficiency

According to various sections of the Ohio Law and Regulations for Certification and Licensure Boards, persons convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor may not be accepted into a health program at Stark State College; may not be able to take the licensure or certification examinations; may be refused acceptance of placement by the clinical/practicum sites; or may have restrictions placed on their ability to practice. For more information, contact the dean of student services and the applicable licensure/certification board.

Suggested Course Sequence

For course descriptions visit here.

First Semester		Credit Hours
MIS121	Medical Instrument Sterilization I/ Seminar	4
BIO101	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	3
IDS115	Master Student	3
BIO125	Medical Terminology	3
		13
Second Semseter
MIS122	Medical Instrument Sterilization II/ Seminar	6
ENG124	College Composition †	3
MIS123	Introduction to Surgical Terminology/Microbiology	3
BIO123	Principles of Human Structure and Function	5
		17
Summer Semester
MIS221	Medical Instrument Sterilization III/ Seminar	6
		6
Fourth Semester
BCA120	Business Computer Applications	4
COM122	Communication Theory	3
PSY121	General Psychology	3
BIO124	Pathophysiology	3
		13
Fifth Semester
COM121	Effective Speaking	3
	Elective (Arts, Humanities, Social Studies) *	3
BIO221	Principles of Microbiology	4
SOC121	Sociology	3
		13
	TOTAL CREDITS	62

† Based on SSC placement score
* An elective of at least 3 semester credit hours in the areas of arts, humanities or social studies must be completed