CIP Code 51.1012 - Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 51.1012

Code
51.1012
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

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.

Classification scope

Classified elsewhere

NCES cross-references. This work belongs in another CIP code.

Where CIP 51.1012 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.10 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
6-digit program Current 51.1012 Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Related programs in 51.10

12 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 51.1012

What is CIP Code 51.1012?

CIP Code 51.1012 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Sterile Processing Technology/Technician.

Is CIP Code 51.1012 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 51.1012 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.1012

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.