Variant of CIP 2011- STEM groupings

• b - Non-STEM

51.1012 - Sterile processing technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in operating rooms and other medical and surgical facilities. These programs include courses in sterilization; infection control; decontamination; and surgical instrumentation processing, distribution, and record keeping.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • sterile processing
  • sterile processing and distribution
  • sterile supply technician
  • sterile technician
  • sterilization technician

• Exclusion(s)

  • surgical technician(51.0909)