Career Pathway Certificate (CPC) - Sterile Processing Technician


ID : 107477   

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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.

Class Details

30 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue, Thu.  
  Weekly - Fri.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  NICC Manchester Center
  Online Class.

Instructor : Multiple

CEUs : 9.6

 

Notice

Please read:  All applicants must turn 18 years of age within 6 months of course registration and have evidence of high school diploma or equivalent within 1 year of course registration. All classes will be live on-line with online coursework and one in-person lab day. Technology requirements: Classes can be taken on computer devices using the most up-to-date version of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Tablet devices can also be used with the following stipulations: Apple products must access the class using Safari and android devices must use Google Chrome. Must have a webcam and microphone on electronic device. Course textbook and exam voucher for the certification exam are included in the course fee. Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity: Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement. Please Note: Additional documentation and fee's including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility. Your log in information will be sent to you via email two days prior to the class start date.

Tuition:  $2,399.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
10/20/2026 - 1/26/2027 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Virtual Online, Online Class  Map Condensed Curriculum International  ; Kelly Deeney  Lecture
1/15/2027 - 1/15/2027 Weekly - Fri 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Manchester, NICC Manchester Center  Map Kelly Deeney  Lab