Sterile processing technicians provide support to all patient care services in a wide variety of healthcare facilities. They are responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing the medical devices and supplies needed in patient care, especially during surgery. Most healthcare workers are considered essential, but few are as fundamentally important as sterile processing technicians.
Designed to fit around busy schedules, this 14-week program consists of one in-person lab day, with the remainder of the course delivered through live online instruction at scheduled class times. Classes are scheduled to begin on Oct. 20, 2026.
Upon completion of the course, students will be ready for their next steps toward earning the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) designation. To achieve full national credentialing, candidates must pass the CRCST certification exam and complete the required hands-on experience in a sterile processing department (SPD).
Tuition support is available for those who are eligible. Contact a College & Career Coach at 563-562-3263 ext.1399 or email
tuitionsupport@nicc.edu to begin your tuition assistance application today.