The Sterile Processing Technician is a healthcare professional responsible for surgical preparation and specializes in the most effective methods of cleaning, storing, sterilizing and inspecting surgical instruments and equipment utilized throughout the health system.
Sterile processors play a major role in the preoperative, operative and postoperative success of the patient.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the related areas of central service technology. Career projections suggest sterile processing technician jobs will increase with positions being created across the United States.
Program details
Our degree prepares you for a career as a sterile processing technician. This is one
of the programs in our highly-regarded surgical technology discipline.
Degree info
Sterile Processing Technician
- Time & credits
- 2 semesters
27 credits
- In-person/online
- Blended
- Estimated tuition & fees
- $4,594 (in-district)
$7,198 (out-of-district)
$7,506 (out-of-state)
Professional licensure
Upon completion of Delta's Sterile Processing Technician program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam offered through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
Delta's program meets the requirements to take the certification exam. Certifications are recognized nationwide.
Student handbook
The Sterile Processing Technician program student handbook is written for students who have been admitted to the program and is a supplement to the 好色先生TV Student Handbook. You will find policies utilized by the Sterile Processing Technician program as well as student services that are available.
Transfer
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Job outlook
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Contact us
Program Coordinator
Ryan Teeple
Health and Wellness Division
F208
ryanteeple@delta.edu
989-686-9505
