All applicants must strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines concerning barrier protection and instrument/equipment sterilization.  The Augusta University Sterilization/Instrument Collection/Dispensary facilities are located in Rooms GC-4055 and GC-4225 on the fourth floor adjacent to the clinical area. The Central Sterilization staff will autoclave your bagged and labeled instruments. Please allow a minimum of ONE HOUR for processing, which means bagged instruments must be turned in at least one hour before closing time to ensure sterile instruments for the next morning. Sterilized instruments can be picked up at the Dispensary window (Room GC-4055) adjacent to the fourth floor clinical area.

Materials Provided (will be set up outside the Instrument Collection Area, Room GC-4225, adjacent to the fourth floor clinical area):

  • Autoclave bags
  • Autoclave tape
  • Marking pens

Every effort will be made to sterilize the instruments according to this schedule.

Orientation Review Course:

  • Thursday, July 16, 2020 – COURSE IS CANCELED FOR JULY 16, 2020

CRDTS Examination:

  • Saturday, August 22, 2020 – 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (candidates may access the clinic and simulation lab at 7:00 am)
  • Sunday, August 23, 2020 – 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (candidates may access the clinic and simulation lab at 7:00 am)