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OCTC offering sterile processing prep course for national certification

April 15-June 3, 2021

by Bernie Hale

Owensboro, KY (02/25/2021) — Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is launching a prep course for healthcare workers interested in seeking the Certified Registered Central Service Technicians (CRCST) national certification. CRCSTs are integral members of a healthcare team who perform a crucial role in eliminating infections and maintaining surgical instruments and devices to ensure patient safety. CRCST certification can lead to wage gain and career advancement within many healthcare facilities.

OCTC's Sterile Processing National Certification Prep Course prepares individuals to take the premier International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) examination required for the CRCST certification.

"This is an exceptional opportunity for our workforce since demand for these careers are projected to grow through 2026 due to the increased demand for medical exams, tests, and procedures (per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics)," says Cindy Fiorella, OCTC's vice-president of workforce and economic development.

This innovative, eight-week course is a convenient and quick option for those pursuing career advancement with a national certification. Participants will benefit from virtual instructor-led sessions with an industry expert combined with engaging web-based learning. The course will meet virtually on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST/6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST beginning Thursday, April 15 and running through Thursday, June 3, 2021.

OCTC's sterile processing national certification prep course focuses on real-world examples and processes. While this course is suitable for those with limited experience, it is not considered an entry-level course. A basic understanding of sterile processing is needed for successful certification exam preparation.

The cost of OCTC's sterile processing national certification prep course includes instruction, books, and online learning access for a total of $1,435 per person. For group registrations, up to 50% of costs may be covered for eligible Kentucky companies through KCTCS TRAINS funding.

For more information about OCTC's sterile processing national certification prep course, please contact Vicki Boyd vicki.boyd@kctcs.edu (270) 686-4447 or Allyson Sanders at allyson.sanders@kctcs.edu (270) 686-4410.

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Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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