Up & Coming Weekly

January 21, 2020

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 20 UCW JANUARY 22-28, 2020 MUSIC LOUIE'S SPORTS BAR 2417 Robeson St.•910 -323- 3373 Jan. 25 Shaun McNamme SEABROOK AUDITORIUM 1200 Murchison Road •910 - 672-1724 Feb. 8 Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra's "Music She Wrote." Feb. 22 Ran'D Shine * Heart and Soul of Magic "CROWN COMPLEX 1960 Coliseum Dr. •910 - 438- 4100 Feb. 14 Community Concerts: Texas Tenors Live March 14 Casting Crowns DIRTBAG ALES 5435 Corporation Dr.•910 - 426 -2537 Jan. 26 Shaun McNamee Jan. 31 Drab Irish Band Feb. 7 Brother Ellis Feb. 8 The Guy Unger Band FTCC's sterile processing program produces unsung heroes by SACHA GALLOWAY Fayetteville Technical Community College's Central Sterile Processing Program offers stu- dents a chance to learn a new career and enter the health field in just 16 weeks. Sterile process- ing is a field that does not receive a lot of atten- tion, so spreading the word about opportunities in this field is a top priority. It is a growing pro- fession and needs trained, quality and technical individuals. The Central Sterile Processing Program is part of the Department of Surgical Services at FTCC. We offer a curriculum program, and our campus is military friendly. The program's goal is to pro- vide the community with highly trained, certified technicians to build the local workforce. Upon completion of the program, students will have the knowledge and skills to successfully pass the national certification exam provided by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. as a Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician. The Sterile Processing Department is consid- ered to be the "heart" of the hospital, as infection control starts here. SPD consists of disinfection, decontamination, preparation and packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment. Students must have a working knowledge of the SPD environ- ment, including the types of chemicals used, surgi- cal instrumentation, processes, record-keeping in addition to critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to name a few. Technicians must be able to provide safe, quality patient care. The program is offered every fall semester and runs from August to December. Classes are bro- ken up into two eight-week sessions. The program offers a combination class taught during the first eight weeks on campus in the evenings and shares information on an introduction to sterile process- ing, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and medical terminology. There is also a lab portion that meets two evenings a week and gives the students the opportunity to learn and dem- onstrate the necessary skills to prepare for the clinical environment. The second eight weeks are comprised of clinical hours and professional development in preparation for employment. Clinical hours are scheduled at various facilities with a minimum of 18 hours a week and vary from day to day based on the assigned location. Students are prepared for entry-level positions and are job-ready upon completion. To find out more information and how to apply, visit https://www.faytechcc.edu/academics/ health-programs/central-sterile-processing/, contact me at gallowas@faytechcc.edu or call 910-678-9861. In addition to receiving afford- able, high-quality education, students who attend Fayetteville Technical Community College have unique opportunities to network and experi- ence leadership roles, enjoy athletics and much more. We invite you to visit our campus locations in Fayetteville, Spring Lake, or Fort Bragg and become a member of our team. Make the SMART choice for your education — Fayetteville Technical Community College. FTCC students can learn a new career and enter the health field in 16 weeks with the Central Sterile Processing Program. 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