Sterilization
The complete elimination of all forms of microbial life including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi from equipment and supplies.
Used in courses
Careers that use Sterilization
- Allied Health Foundations — Anatomy, Physiology & Body Systems for Healthcare — Anatomy, physiology, and body systems training — the prerequisite foundation for CNA, medical assistant, medical coder, and nursing career paths.
- How to Become a CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant Career Path — Learn how to become a CNA in 4-8 weeks. See training requirements, certification steps, and the verified BLS median salary of $39,530/year.
- How to Become a CPR and First Aid Instructor — Life-Saving Training Career Path — Become a certified CPR and first aid instructor. AHA, Red Cross, and NSC instructor training paths with flexible part-time and contract work.
- How to Become an Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 911 EMD Career Path — Become a 911 emergency medical dispatcher (EMD). Certification through IAED or APCO, call-taker training, and dispatch career path without a 4-year degree.