Online Certificate

Sterile Processing Technician

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This Program Is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Recent high school graduates

About the Sterile Processing Technician Certificate

Course length

4-6 months

Weekly time commitment

15-20 hours

Certifications

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Sterile Processing technicians perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. A typical hospital reuses tens of thousands of medical instruments every month. Each instrument requires special cleaning and maintenance. That’s where sterile processing technicians come in!

After earning your Sterile Processing Technician Certificate, you’ll have the skills needed to enter the medical industry and jumpstart your career in healthcare. You are also eligible to earn a nationally recognized credential:

  • CRCST - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Regional Data (North Carolina)

With a few years of experience, a sterile processing technician earns, on average, $60,370 per year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Career Paths 

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Sterile Processing Technician

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Central Service Technician

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Medical Equipment Preparer

How Much Does a Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Cost?

We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.

Total cost of program

$4,000*

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.