Sterile Processing Technician

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The CBC Sterile Processing Technician program prepares students for an entry-level career in sterile processing and material management. Sterile Processing Technicians perform decontamination and sterilization procedures required to ensure proper reprocessing of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, surgical instrumentation, and medical supplies. Additional duties include assembly and inspection of surgical instruments, maintenance and delivery of patient equipment, inventory control and supply ordering, and preoperative case preparation.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,934.57

Total required fees

$437.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Richland Health Science Center, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

23

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Complete HSCI 147 w/2.0+, acceptance into the program

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Completion rate

0%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$0.00

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Student characteristics

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