How To Become a Medical Equipment Preparer

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Medical Equipment Preparers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Medical Equipment Preparers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

The curriculum included in a medical preparer certificate program covers introductory topics in the healthcare field as well as specific topics relating to medical tools and sterilization. A sterile processing technician certificate program teaches students the proper procedures for sterilizing, stocking and preparing medical tools, supplies and equipment within clinical facilities.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Medical Equipment Preparer. For example, a bank teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Careers in this difficulty category need anywhere from a few months to one year of on-the-job training.

License and certifications

The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution offers national certification for medical equipment preparers. To gain eligibility to sit for the certification examination, individuals must have completed two years of employment in the field, completed a certificate program in the field, or completed two years in the field of surgical instrument and equipment sales.

Skills required

We asked other Medical Equipment Preparers if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Medical Equipment Preparers are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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