Sterile Processing Technician: Online Certificate Program
Increase your earning power, gain in-demand skills and launch your career in the medical field as a sterile processing technician. Bring your attention to detail and organizational skills to this rewarding role in a hospital, lab or clinic setting — without years of schooling.
This Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program is a great fit for:
Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
Recent high school graduates
Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth
About the Online Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program
COURSE LENGTH
14 weeks
TIME COMMITMENT
16 hours per week
How Much Does a Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Cost?
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.
$4,000*
Pay In Full
Lowest available price
$267*
Monthly Payment as low as
Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.
*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.
If you have a keen attention to detail and a desire to contribute to the success of a team, you share qualities with the folks who are the lifeline of every medical institution – sterile processing technicians.
Sterile processing technicians are vital to the operation of medical facilities. As a sterile processing technician, you are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, disinfecting and sterilizing all the equipment used in medical facilities and ensuring that patients receive safe and effective care. A typical hospital reuses tens of thousands of medical instruments every month. Each instrument requires special cleaning and maintenance — that’s where sterile processing technicians come in.
After earning your Sterile Processing Technician Certificate, you’ll have the skills needed to enter the medical industry and jumpstart your career in healthcare. Pursuing a career as a sterile processing technician lands you in a fast-paced and constantly evolving field with ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while driving the safety and effectiveness of medical care, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
Fast Facts
9,600
NUMBER OF STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN JOB OPENINGS PER YEAR
128,700
NUMBER OF STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED IN 2021
21.61
MEDIAN HOURLY SALARY
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Paths
Sterile Processing Technician
Central Service Technician
Medical Equipment Preparer
Surgical Assistant
Surgical Technologist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Registered Nurse
Sterile processing technicians in the 90th percentile of earners in their field make more than $30 per hour.
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Is this online Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program right for me?
Are you a good communicator who can work well with a team?
Are you detail-oriented, precise and able to follow instructions carefully?
Are you dexterous and comfortable working with your hands to prepare medical areas for patients?
Do you have the physical stamina needed to be on your feet frequently?
Why Choose Anderson University?
You’ll earn an accredited professional certificate, which provides quality education and offers job-ready skills.
You can balance your studies and personal commitments with our flexible online learning modality.
Tuition is highly affordable, and each certificate program offered is carefully matched with in-demand industries, meaning you can earn back your investment after you start working.
You'll acquire practical skills through immersive learning experiences, ensuring you’re prepared for a bright future in your chosen field.
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