CIP 51.1012: Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
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.
Part of 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 51.10 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.1012 links to 3 SOC 2018 occupations in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.
- 3SOC 2018 occupations
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Which occupations match CIP 51.1012?
CIP 51.1012 links to 3 SOC 2018 occupations in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each occupation.
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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.