Sterile Processing Technician

If you are wanting a career in healthcare that is integral to keeping a facility clean, Sterile Processing could be for you. Sterile Processing Technician is the core department within a healthcare facility in which medical/surgical supplies and equipment, both sterile and non-sterile, are decontaminated, processed, sterilized, stored and used for patient care.

The Sterile Processing Technician program at Contra Costa Medical Career College prepares you to enter a vital part of healthcare in just 28 weeks.

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At Contra Costa Medical Career College, our Sterile Processing Technician program is designed to prepare students to enter a medical career and play a critical role in preventing infection. Sterile Processing Technicians sterilize, clean, process, assemble, store, and distribute medical equipment and reusable surgical instrumentation, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

This 28-week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing sterile processing standards and regulations, each phase of sterile processing, principles of aseptic and universal precaution techniques, sterile storage considerations and guidelines, compliance and handling records, and clinical experience.

Sterile Processing Technician Program Courses Include:

Basic Sciences for CST
Infection Prevention & Decontamination
Surgical Instrumentation
Sterilization Methods & Procedures
Quality Assurance
Inventory Management & Communications
Clinical Externship

Sterile Processing Technician Program Overview

Total Weeks in program: 28 weeks
Quarter Credit Hours: 37
Total Clock Hours: 744
- Classroom Hours: 130
- Lab Hours: 214
- Clinical Externship Hours: 400

Graduates receive a Sterile Processing Technician certificate upon successful completion of the program.

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FAQs about Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician Program

What Does a Sterile Processing Technician Do?

A sterile processing technician cleans, sterilizes, and prepares surgical instruments and medical equipment for use. They ensure all tools are safe and infection-free, maintaining strict sterilization standards. Their work supports patient safety and the efficiency of surgical and medical procedures across healthcare facilities.

How Long is Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician Program?

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician program can be completed in as few as 28 weeks.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician Program?

Many of Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician graduates go to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, labs, and other medical facilities. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

How Does Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician Program Prepare Me For A Job?

In Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician program, you’ll gain real-world skills to sterilize, clean, process, assemble, store, and distribute medical equipment and reusable surgical instrumentation, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Sterile Processing Technician Program?

Students who successfully complete all program requirements, including classroom instruction, laboratory training, and externship hours, will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Graduates will be prepared to sit for national certification exams:

- CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, formerly IAHCSMM)
- CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

What Do I Need to Enroll in the Sterile Processing Technician Program at Contra Costa Medical Career College?

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED and a Wonderlic SLE exam score of 12 or above. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 925-757-2900 to get in contact with our admissions team

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