Sterile Processing & Distribution Program

This program is designed to train students for careers in Central Supply Services in healthcare organizations, hospitals or laboratories. The Sterile Processing and Distribution Program prepares students to develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare, process, store, and issue both sterile and non-sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for direct patient care and clinical use.

To qualify for this program, students will need to submit:

High School Transcripts/GED or Diploma
Complete a Reading Comprehension Test and or Submit College Transcripts
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required prior to clinical experiences
Complete College Health Forms and submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19

Fall 2023 Cohorts:

August 2023 Cohort– Hybrid or Face to face option
August 1st-October 19th, 2023
Face to Face Option:
Tuesday & Thursdays
5:00pm-8:30pm
Class Location: At Trocaire’ s Campus: 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
Hybrid Option: See below
Mandatory Moodle Orientation: August 1st, 2023 5-6pm Virtually5:00pm-8:30pm
Clinical Experience: Offsite for 2 days from Oct 2nd-Oct 13th from 7am-1pm at Local Catholic Health or Kaleida Health Hospitals

*DAYS AND TIMES ARE TENTITIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
Hybrid= 4-5 classes are specifically scheduled for Examinations or Laboratories during class time or in person on Trocaire Campus on Tuesdays or Thursdays, between 5-8:30pm (listed in the syllabus). Otherwise, students will use Trocaire’s Online Learning Management System for instruction and completion of online classwork for the course

*Students can obtain loaner computers from Trocaire after enrollment for class*

Surgical Technology Students scrubbing in

Students will receive the following services and course materials at no additional cost:

Textbook
SPD National Certification Exam ($125 Fee covered in tuition)
Full Funding Available for Qualified Applicants
The cost of the program will be $1800
Work Readiness Training Available
Additional Classes scheduled in January. Call for Details.

Application found below

Sterile Processing and Distribution Program Application

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Middle Last

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Mobile/Home Number*

Email*

Birth date (MM/DD/YY)*

Gender*

Cohort Applying For*

Race (Required by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Civil Rights Act, 1964)*

Alaskan/American Indian

Asian

Black Non-hispanic

White Non-hispanic

Multi-racial

Hispanic/Latino

Other

High School Attended*

High School State*

Did you graduate?*

Graduation Year/GED Year*

Have you attended college or trade school?*

If yes, where?

Year(s) of attendance*

Did you graduate?*

Are you currently employed?*

Employment History (last or current job). Please include the following: Company Name, Title, Dates of Employment, Work Hours, Reason for Leaving (if applicable)

Source of income (please select all that apply)*

How did you hear about our program?*

I hereby certify that the information contained in the Sterile Processing Application I submit to Trocaire College is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, I understand that material omissions or falsification of this application in any detail may result in my disqualification from consideration or dismissal from Trocaire Sterile Processing Program.*

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High School Transcript/GED or Diploma

Max. file size: 20 MB.

If you have copies of your high school transcripts/GED or diploma, please attach a copy.

College Transcript/Reading Scores

Max. file size: 20 MB.

If you have copies of your College Transcripts, or have previously taken the reading comprehension test, please attach a copy.

CPR/BLS for Health Care Providers

Max. file size: 20 MB.

COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation*

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Sterile Processing Review Class

SPRING 2023 REVIEW DATES:

April 18th & April 20th, 2023
Times TBD
Location: At Trocaire’ s Campus: 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
Application found below

FALL 2023 REVIEW DATES:

October 24th & October 26th, 2023
Times TBD
Location: At Trocaire’ s Campus: 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
Application found below

Sterile Processing and Distribution Review Class Application

Trocaire Sterile Processing and Distribution Review Class Application

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Middle Last

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Mobile/Home Number*

Email*

Birth date (MM/DD/YY)*

Where did you hear about this program?*

COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation*

Max. file size: 20 MB.

SPD Course Completion Documentation (Course Certificate or Transcripts)

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

What do Sterile Processors do?

Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.

Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization. Record sterilizer test results.

Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sterile Processors in Western New York can expect a median annual wage of $38,000 or $18.275/hour. Starting salaries can be $29,990 or roughly $14.42/hour.

The employment rate for Sterile Processors is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, much larger than the average for all occupations.

Employment Path Possibilities

Experience could also lead to careers in fields such as:

Surgical Technologist

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