Consumer Information
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technology
The below information applies to all states and Washington, D.C.
Qualifies students for initial or additional state license:
- There is no Ohio state license; international certification is available.
Licensure required as a prerequisite:
- No licensure is required in Ohio; international certification is available.
Licensing board approval:
- No state board because there is no state license.
Leads to national certification or credential:
There are two options to gain an entry-level credential in SPD:
National certification exam:
These two organizations offer international certification examinations:
Programmatic accreditation:
- This program is not accredited.
Field experience: online or on-ground?
- The clinical component of the program at 水果派AV is an in-person requirement and provides 240 hours of clinical experience. 240 clinical hours are required to sit for the CSPDT exam. Please check with your prospective school to see what the clinical component of the program entails.
National professional association/organization: