Advance your career as a Certified Central Processing Technician by specializing in flexible endoscope reprocessing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6-8% job growth in this field from 2023–2033.

What can I expect from this program?

Gwinnett Tech’s Endoscope Reprocessing Program equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to ensure patient safety and prevent procedural infections. The curriculum includes: •

• Core and technical coursework
• Hands-on training in advanced labs
• Clinical rotations in local hospitals

Students learn to disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect/sterilize, inspect, and reassemble endoscopic instruments to ensure proper function and patient safety.

• Endoscope Reprocessing, Certificate

View the Endoscope Reprocessing Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Certification Success

Our students consistently outperform international averages on certification exams: •

• Endoscope Reprocessing: 89% pass rate (vs. 62% international average) Certifications: CER or CFER

Interested in learning more about this program? Attend one of our monthly information sessions to talk with faculty and learn more about the program.

More Info…

Take the first step towards a career in Endoscope Processing Technician and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you are looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join.

Interested in learning more about this program? Attend one of our monthly information sessions to talk with faculty and learn more about the program and clinical experiences.

Tell me more about this program.

The Gwinnett Tech Endoscope Reprocessing Program prepares you for the certification exam. Passing the certification exam earns you either the title of Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER).

Gwinnett Tech’s Endoscope Reprocessing Program currently offers one Hope Career Grant. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. Students must be eligible for and receiving, the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant to be awarded the HOPE Career Grant. It provides assistance with educational costs that are not covered by the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants.

How much will it cost?

Gwinnett Tech offers affordability at $107 per credit hour + fees. Great opportunities for scholarships and financial aid with HOPE Grant, HOPE scholarship, HOPE Career Grants and more!

*ST programs must appoint a Credentialed Practicing Surgical Technologist; SA programs must appoint a Credentialed Practicing Surgical Assistant.

**Either the employer, physician or practicing surgical technologist (for surgical technology programs)/practicing surgical assistant (for surgical assisting programs) must be employed by one of the program’s clinical sites.