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    Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program

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    Sterile Processing Tech Certification Program Overview

    Take the next step in becoming a sterile processing technician. Are you looking for a hands-on job that will give you an inside peek at the medical world? With the sterile processing technician certification course from Nebraska Methodist College, you can enter a field that puts you in a hospital setting in a matter of weeks.

    Sterile processing technicians have a crucial role to play in surgery. As a technician, you'll be responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical equipment before and after procedures.

    A rewarding position in and of itself, sterile processing is a great entry point for individuals who want to pursue a career in the operating room. The transition to surgical technologist and other positions is natural, and students can choose to work throughout college while they pursue a degree in allied health. Register for upcoming classes at least one week prior to the class start date.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical equipment preparers in the United States had a median salary of $45,280 per year ($21.77 per hour) in May 2023.

    Program Perks

    • Non-credit, online course with hands-on clinicals held at Methodist Hospital
    • Six weeks to complete
    • Students who successfully complete the course will receive a course completion certificate and become eligible to take the Sterile Processing Technician exam through Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
      • The CRCST exam fee is not included in the cost of the course. The cost of the exam is the responsibility of the student taking the exam
    • Students who pass the CRCST exam will be given a provision certification and up to six months to complete 400 hours of hands-on experience. Once those hours are received, a full CRCST certification will be provided.

    CRCST Certificate Importance

    Achieving CRCST certification unlocks the entry-level professional credential that formally recognizes the skill of sterile processing technicians. This credential enables them to pursue roles in sterile processing in a number of healthcare settings. You can find out more about obtaining the CRCST credential through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. You can also find out about additional certifications in this field through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.

    Sterile Processing Tech Careers

    Sterile processing technicians have the opportunity to serve in healthcare in a number of vital settings. Most technicians are employed by general medical and surgical hospitals, while a number work in dental offices, outpatient care centers, and physician offices. According to O*Net, this field is growing at a faster-than-average rate of 6 to 8 percent.

    Admissions Information

    Criteria

    • Must be 18 years of age by the beginning of the course
    • High school graduate or GED equivalent
    • Ability to read, write and speak English
    • Required to undergo a criminal background check
    • Required to complete a health history form and provide proof of current immunizations. Form and immunization record must be brought to the first class meeting. There is a reduced rate for immunizations received by Campus Health for students who are not up-to-date on their vaccinations.

    For more information contact admissions@methodistcollege.edu

    Registration Process

    The following items must be submitted in order to complete the registration process and secure your place in the class:

    Start Dates

    Class size is limited, please register early to ensure your spot.

    Courses start four different times throughout the year. Click here to register for the next available class.

    Registration must be completed three weeks prior to the class start date. Class size is limited, available seats are first come-first serve.

    Starting Term - Next Class Starts 8/12/2025

    Costs & Requirements

    NMC is committed to helping you find every avenue to finance your education. View the Tuition by Program & Degree page for a comprehensive list of all fees.

    Course Cost

    $780

    Cost of Attendance

    Dress Requirements

    Scrubs will be required but provided to you at your clinical. Closed toed shoes are required.

    Immunizations

    See the Immunization requirements and view locations for a titer or vaccination

    Deposit

    If you're accepted into the course after completing the application and application requirements, a $250 deposit is required to hold your seat in the course. The remaining balance, $530, is due two weeks prior to the first day of the course.

    Meet the Faculty

    Our sterile processing technician certificate program faculty are highly experienced and credentialed in their own fields, giving you constant real-world insight you can use.

    While any instructor can recite from a textbook, ours go a step further and draw from vast personal experience. Instructors here care as deeply about their students as they do the subject matter, and it shows.

    Meet the Faculty

    Additional information

    Coursework

    Students will complete coursework online at the rate of one module per week.

    Weekly content examinations will take place online, and successful completion is required in order to participate in clinicals.

    Clinicals will be held one afternoon a week for six weeks at Methodist Hospital. There may be opportunity to have clinical in various Methodist Hospitals or clinic locations.

    Refund Policy

    For our refund policy, click the link below, locate the section titled "What is your refund policy?" and scroll down to "Certificate Course Cancellation/Change Policy"

    Sterile Processing Technician Program Refund Policy

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