How to Apply to Central Sterile Processing
- Program: Central Sterile Processing
- Pathway: Health Science
Application Timeline
Fall Admission
- March 1–April 1: Application available
- April 1: Application deadline
Spring Admission
- October 1–November 1: Application available
- November 1: Application deadline
Important Note: Spring 2026 Admission was extended till November 15.
Follow These Steps to Apply to Central Sterile Processing (CSP)
Step 1: Apply to TCC
Apply online with ApplyTCC (use Firefox or Chrome for the best experience)
- Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission
Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.
You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to CSP.
Step 2: Attend an Information Session
Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.
Attending an information session is an application requirement. You will submit your Certificate of Attendance with your application.
Details about upcoming Information Sessions will be available soon. Please check back for updates.
Questions?
Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub
Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard, Career Advisor
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Step 3: Make sure you are eligible to apply
What are the requirements?
For details, go to Selective Admission: Central Sterile Processing.
Step 4: Get current official transcripts
You will need to submit your official college transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended to the TCC Admissions and Registrar Office.
If you have not attended college or if you will have fewer than 12 college semester hours by the application deadline, you will need to submit your official high school transcript(s).
International Students
Contact International Student Admissions & Compliance (817-515-1570) at least 8 weeks before the application deadline to schedule an appointment if you have international transcripts.
Step 5: Get 2 letters of reference
You must include 2 letters of reference in your application to our CSP Program.
- 1 personal reference
- 1 professional reference
Step 6: Write a 1-page essay
Tell us about yourself:
- What do you want to accomplish with your CSP degree?
- What are your career goals?
- Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Step 7: Take an English readiness exam if English is not your first language
If English is not your first language, you will need to take one of the following English readiness exams:
Step 8: Submit your application by the deadline
We will not accept late applications.
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Fill out and submit your online application
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Be sure to include required supporting materials
- 2 letters of reference
- 1-page essay describing your career goals and why you want to enroll in our CSP program
- Copy of your current active CPR card
- Immunization records
- Information Session Certificate of Attendance
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Complete and electronically sign your online application
We will not accept paper applications.
Contact
Trinity River Campus
Theresa Steele
Program Director
Email theresa.steele@tccd.edu
Shana Martin
Clinical Coordinator
Email shana.martin@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub
Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard
Career Advisor
Call 817-515-1484
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Advising by Appointment
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Updated November 13, 2025