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Advance Your

Sterile Processing Technician

Career

INQUIRE TODAY
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Professional Development Specialist today!
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14 WEEKS

PROGRAM LENGTH

$36,000

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

ISSUING AUTHORITY

What Does It Mean To Earn Your Certification As A Sterile Processing Technician?

Through the Sterile Processing Technician Program, students are eligible for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification. Full CRCST certification is obtained after acquiring 400 hours of hands-on sterile processing experience within six months of receiving your provisional certificate.

Students residing in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Tennessee and Pennsylvania are required to become certified within a state-mandated period of time after employment (range from 1.5 – 3 years). This is not a barrier for enrollment for students but should be reviewed with Professional Development Specialist at time of enrollment.

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STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN OUTCOMES

This certification ensures individuals can:

  • Use medical terminology and understand disease processes as well as the anatomy and physiology needed to ensure safety for future patients
  • Communicate effectively and professionally to customers and provide excellent customer service
  • Follow compliance standards such as HIPAA, OSHA, ANSI, and AAMI
  • Identify workflow processes for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, and packaging equipment and instruments
  • Differentiate quality control and assurance methods as well as understand the importance of central service process documentation

OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY

The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a national credentialing agency formed in 1939. It is a not-for-profit association of allied health professionals that offers credentials and membership for a number of different health professions.

Select The Right Training Program For Your Goals

Sterile Processing Technician

Learn how to prepare, sterilize, install, and clean laboratory or healthcare equipment in order to provide the safest environment for patients in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

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MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

April is your Professional Development Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!

Interested In Another Program?

The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College located in Angwin, California, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.

View Pacific Union's Degree Programs

In addition to our certificate programs, The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College offers traditional college degrees with more than 100 academic options. View our degrees. 

Investing In A Pacific Union College Degree

Investing in a college degree is an important decision. Pacific Union College’s traditional degrees offer financial aid options for students. Learn more about our student finance options.