Diploma in Hospital Sterilization Technology

10+2 pass (any stream)

Some institutes may require minimum marks (e.g., 45–50%)

The program trains students to become proficient in managing the CSSD—where surgical instruments and hospital equipment are sterilized and prepared. Graduates are skilled in sterilization protocols, operation of autoclaves and chemical sterilizers, infection control practices, equipment upkeep, and documentation. Job roles include Sterile Processing Technologist, CSSD Technician, Instrument Sterilization Supervisor, Infection Control Officer, and Quality Control Technician—all crucial for preventing hospital-acquired infections and maintaining patient safety.