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Title: Sterile Processing Technology/Technician.
Definition: A 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. Includes instruction in sterilization; infection control; decontamination; and surgical instrumentation processing, distribution, and record-keeping. See also: 51.0909) Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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