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
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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 Processing
Fall
Online Didactic Courses
Lec
Lab
Hours
HPRS
1370
Central Sterile Processing II
3
1
3
HPRS
1470
Central Sterile Processing I
4
1
4
HPRS
1471
Central Sterile Processing III
4
1
4
Total Hours
11
3
11
Clinical Course
Clinical - Health Services / Allied Health /
Health Sciences, General (Capstone – 400
Clinical Hours)
Total Hours
0
0
0
0
5
5
GRAND TOTAL HOURS
11
3
16
Spring
HPRS
1561
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)
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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
Academic Aptitude 76 – 100 ______
25 – 75 ______
0 – 24 ______
Points
2
1
0
Spelling
76 – 100 ______
25 – 75 ______
0 – 24 ______
2
1
0
Reading/Comp.
91 – 100 ______
75 – 90 ______
50 – 74 ______
25 – 49 ______
4
3
2
1
Natural Science
97 – 100 ______
91 – 96 ______
75 – 90 ______
61 – 74 ______
41 – 60 ______
25 – 40 ______
0 – 24 ______
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Vocational Adj.
76 – 100 ______
25 – 75 ______
0 – 24 ______
2
1
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
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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 Reference Letters _______
2 ½ points
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
First Time Allied Health Applicant
2 points
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.
Collin College
Certificate in Central Sterile Processing Program
Application
Date of Application: ____________________
Expected Date of Entry: _________________
Student ID:______________________________
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
MI
Other Names on Records:_________________________________________________________
Social Security Number:__________-__________-___________
Email:_________________________________________________________________________
Local Address:__________________________________________________________________
Number/Apt Number
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Home Address:_________________________________________________________________
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City
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Telephone Number: Home ( ) Business ( ) Cell ( ) ____________________________________
Alternative Method of Contact
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Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________
Employer:______________________________________________________________________
Type of Work:__________________________________________________________________
Educational History: ______GED/High School Graduation
High School Attended: ___________________________________________________________
Name
City
State
Colleges Attended:______________________________________________________________
Have you applied to any other rprogram at Collin Colelge either concurrently (now) or in the
past 5 years? ____Yes ____No
If so, what program:_______________________________________