Sterile Processing Technician (Hybrid)
Start Date: 10-20-2026
End Date: 01-28-2027
Schedule: Schedule Varies
Location: Multiple, please check class description
The Sterile Processing Technician program is designed to prepare students to function as a sterile processing professional in multiple healthcare settings. Sterile Processing technicians perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Working in a sterile processing area requires specific knowledge and skills, including an understanding of the following key areas and topics:
Instrumentation: Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialty devices
Processing of Surgical Instrumentation: Decontamination, packaging, and sterilization
Processing of Moveable Patient Equipment: Processing, cleaning, testing, assembly, and distribution of equipment
Storage and Inventory: Storage, handling, and distribution, as well as inventory control and cost recovery systems
Medical Terminology: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and microbiology
Prevention Processes: Infection prevention, decontamination, and disinfection
After completing this hybrid program, learners will be prepared to take the leading national, industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, CRCST - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Voucher for certification exam is included in the course fee. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless
Tuition: 2399.00
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