Becoming a Sterile Processing Tech is Easier than Ever
Our certification program gets you job-ready faster, cheaper, and completely online.
WHY WE LOVE
Sterile Processing Technician
- Fast growing medical field
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No prior experience or college degree needed
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You could get certified within 4-6 months
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An exciting and rewarding career
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Critical component of the surgical team
Becoming a Sterile Processing Tech Has Never Been Easier
100% ONLINE
No classrooms, no schedules.
Preppy is at your own pace. You can even take your Sterile Tech training from your mobile phone
100% ONLINE
No classrooms, no schedules.
Preppy is at your own pace. You can even take courses from your mobile phone
FASTER COMPLETION
Finish in as little as 4 months.
Sterile Processing Technician programs can take up to 2 years...not Preppy. Be ready to start towards your career ASAP
FASTER COMPLETION
Finish in as little as 4 months.
Other Sterile Tech programs that can take 2 years...not Preppy. Be ready to start towards your career ASAP
ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY
World-Class Education You Can Trust
Unlike other programs, you’ll have the confidence that comes from Auburn University, a 150 year-old accredited nonprofit university
ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY
World-Class Education You Can Trust
Unlike other programs, you'll have the confidence that comes with Auburn University, a 150 year-old accredited institution
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE
Go Ahead…Brag A Little
Proudly hang this respected & accredited university certificate on your wall in your home or office
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE
Go Ahead…Brag A Little
Proudly hang this respected accredited university certificate on your wall in your home or office
EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Real Hands-On Experience
Preppy isn’t just about top education…you're also eligible for an Externship with a local healthcare organization to gain valuable hands-on experience as a member of the surgical team!
EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Real Hands-On Experience
Preppy isn’t just about top education…you're also eligible for an Externship with a local healthcare organization to gain valuable hands-on experience as as a member of the surgical team!
FREE LAPTOP
Yep, we’ll provide you a laptop.
Just choose the right selection for the applicable programs when you register.
FREE LAPTOP
Yep, we’ll provide you a laptop.
Just choose the right selection for the applicable programs when you register.
INSANELY AFFORDABLE
Industry-low pricing for everyone
INSANELY AFFORDABLE
Industry-low pricing for everyone
Just one low price or easy payment plans. Yep, that’s the Preppy way.
And Your Success Means Everything
CAREER AND RESUME SUPPORT
You get access to our career platform, where companies post jobs for certified sterile processing technicians, and you can get resume support. All included.
24/7 LEARNER SUPPORT
Dedicated course advisors to help you through the whole process...whenever you need it.
CAREER AND RESUME SUPPORT
You get access to our career platform, where companies post jobs for surgical technicians, along with resume support. All included
24/7 LEARNER SUPPORT
Dedicated course advisors to help you through the whole process...whenever you need it.
Real Student Stories
At Preppy we gather real reviews and opinions from students about their experiences. All of the video reviews below were by real students who received a gift card to share their honest experience and feedback. The rest were spotted all over the web!
At Preppy we gather real reviews and opinions from students about their experiences. All of the video reviews below were by real students who received a gift card to share their honest experience and feedback. The rest were spotted all over the web!
Sterile Processing Techs are Vital in Healthcare
Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for assembling, packaging, storage, decontamination, and sterilization of health care and surgical equipment used during medical exams, surgeries, and other clinical procedures.
In any healthcare facility, surgical & medical examination equipment needs to be sterilized every single day according to strict adherence protocols. This is done to ensure equipment and supplies are safe and can be reused. As a Sterile Processing Tech, you’re responsible for that, and you play a crucial role in the success of surgeries.
The typical day for a sterile processing tech can vary, and each day, you might have to perform different duties.
However, typically, you’ll start your shift by gathering information on the different procedures scheduled for the day and ensuring that instrument sets and equipment required for those procedures are sterilized & ready to go.
On most days, you’ll receive equipment from different departments. Your job would then be to decontaminate and clean the different items using different techniques. Next up, you have to sterilize, assemble & package the different equipment, following specific protocols.
Other than that, a sterile processing tech is responsible for inventory management, quality control & maintaining surgical equipment. Like other careers in healthcare, you also need to be prepared for emergency situations. In emergency situations, technicians might need to process and sterilize instruments needed for urgent procedures quickly.
Sterile Processing Technicians are the unsung heroes of patient safety & integral in healthcare.
In any healthcare facility, surgical & medical examination equipment needs to be sterilized every single day according to strict adherence protocols. This is done to ensure equipment and supplies are safe and can be reused. As a Sterile Processing Tech, you’re responsible for that, and you play a crucial role in the success of surgeries.
The typical day for a sterile processing tech can vary, and each day, you might have to perform different duties.
However, typically, you’ll start your shift by gathering information on the different procedures scheduled for the day and ensuring that instrument sets and equipment required for those procedures are sterilized & ready to go.
On most days, you’ll receive equipment from different departments. Your job would then be to decontaminate and clean the different items using different techniques. Next up, you have to sterilize, assemble & package the different equipment, following specific protocols.
Other than that, a sterile processing tech is responsible for inventory management, quality control & maintaining surgical equipment. Like other careers in healthcare, you also need to be prepared for emergency situations. In emergency situations, technicians might need to process and sterilize instruments needed for urgent procedures quickly.
Sterile Processing Technicians are the unsung heroes of patient safety & integral in healthcare.
The Healthcare Industry is Booming
According to the BLS, the healthcare industry will create the most jobs over the 2021-31 decade. Overall employment in healthcare will grow by a staggering 13 % over the same time, resulting in 2 million new jobs.
Not only that, the market for surgical equipment is projected to surpass 36 Billion USD.
The aging baby boomer population requires greater care & regular examination. More & more patients are visiting healthcare facilities every single day.
This has contributed to an uptick in the number of surgeries, and a greater proportion of the population is undergoing surgical procedures, which translates to a higher demand for sterile processing technicians or central service technicians.
How much does a sterile processing technician make?
According to the BLS, the median wage for sterile processing techs is $44,920 or $21.
A high median wage and positive job outlook show that a career as a sterile processing tech promises to be rewarding.
Not only that, the market for surgical equipment is projected to surpass 36 Billion USD.
The aging baby boomer population requires greater care & regular examination. More & more patients are visiting healthcare facilities every single day.
This has contributed to an uptick in the number of surgeries, and a greater proportion of the population is undergoing surgical procedures, which translates to a higher demand for sterile processing technicians or central service technicians.
How much does a sterile processing technician make?
According to the BLS, the median wage for sterile processing techs is $44,920 or $21.
A high median wage and positive job outlook show that a career as a sterile processing tech promises to be rewarding.
“Sterile Processing Techs play a vital part in healthcare…you're invaluable to surgical care!”
- Grant Aldrich, Founder at Preppy
Sterile Processing Technicians are Vital to Healthcare
Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for assembling, packaging, storage, decontamination, and sterilization of health care and surgical equipment used during medical exams, surgeries, and other clinical procedures.
In any healthcare facility, surgical & medical examination equipment needs to be sterilized every single day according to strict adherence protocols. This is done to ensure equipment and supplies are safe and can be reused. As a Sterile Processing Tech, you’re responsible for that, and you play a crucial role in the success of surgeries.
The typical day for a sterile processing tech can vary, and each day, you might have to perform different duties.
However, typically, you’ll start your shift by gathering information on the different procedures scheduled for the day and ensuring that instrument sets and equipment required for those procedures are sterilized & ready to go.
On most days, you’ll receive equipment from different departments. Your job would then be to decontaminate and clean the different items using different techniques. Next up, you have to sterilize, assemble & package the different equipment, following specific protocols.
Other than that, a sterile processing tech is responsible for inventory management, quality control & maintaining surgical equipment. Like other careers in healthcare, you also need to be prepared for emergency situations. In emergency situations, technicians might need to process and sterilize instruments needed for urgent procedures quickly.
Sterile Processing Technicians are the unsung heroes of patient safety & integral in healthcare.
In any healthcare facility, surgical & medical examination equipment needs to be sterilized every single day according to strict adherence protocols. This is done to ensure equipment and supplies are safe and can be reused. As a Sterile Processing Tech, you’re responsible for that, and you play a crucial role in the success of surgeries.
The typical day for a sterile processing tech can vary, and each day, you might have to perform different duties.
However, typically, you’ll start your shift by gathering information on the different procedures scheduled for the day and ensuring that instrument sets and equipment required for those procedures are sterilized & ready to go.
On most days, you’ll receive equipment from different departments. Your job would then be to decontaminate and clean the different items using different techniques. Next up, you have to sterilize, assemble & package the different equipment, following specific protocols.
Other than that, a sterile processing tech is responsible for inventory management, quality control & maintaining surgical equipment. Like other careers in healthcare, you also need to be prepared for emergency situations. In emergency situations, technicians might need to process and sterilize instruments needed for urgent procedures quickly.
Sterile Processing Technicians are the unsung heroes of patient safety & integral in healthcare.
Why We love Healthcare
The Healthcare Industry is Booming
According to the BLS, the healthcare industry will create the most jobs over the 2021-31 decade. Overall employment in healthcare will grow by a staggering 13 % over the same time, resulting in 2 million new jobs.
Not only that, the market for surgical equipment is projected to surpass 36 Billion USD.
The aging baby boomer population requires greater care & regular examination. More & more patients are visiting healthcare facilities every single day.
This has contributed to an uptick in the number of surgeries, and a greater proportion of the population is undergoing surgical procedures, which translates to a higher demand for sterile processing technicians or central service technicians.
How much does a sterile processing technician make?
According to the BLS, the median wage for sterile processing techs is $44,920 or $21.
A high median wage and positive job outlook show that a career as a sterile processing tech promises to be rewarding.
Not only that, the market for surgical equipment is projected to surpass 36 Billion USD.
The aging baby boomer population requires greater care & regular examination. More & more patients are visiting healthcare facilities every single day.
This has contributed to an uptick in the number of surgeries, and a greater proportion of the population is undergoing surgical procedures, which translates to a higher demand for sterile processing technicians or central service technicians.
How much does a sterile processing technician make?
According to the BLS, the median wage for sterile processing techs is $44,920 or $21.
A high median wage and positive job outlook show that a career as a sterile processing tech promises to be rewarding.
“Sterile Processing Techs play a critical part in healthcare…you're invaluable to a surgical team!”
- Grant Aldrich, Founder at Preppy
WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU INSIDE
Preppy’s Certified Sterile Processing Technician Training Program
What You'll Learn
- What is a Sterile Processing Technician: Understand the role, responsibilities & functions of the Sterile Processing Department or the Central Sterile Service Department.
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Understanding the health & safety regulations that apply to processing the different medical devices and instrumentation
- Learning how anatomy and physiology relate to the work performed in the sterile processing department
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Understanding the different factors of disease transmission
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Understanding & describing the difference between regulated medical waste and non-infectious waste
- Understanding of the standards required for the decontamination process
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Detailed understanding of the different functions performed during chemical disinfection
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Learning the safety precautions necessary in the Sterile Processing Department
- In-depth understanding of the different processes to effectively disassemble, clean, disinfect, inspect, reassemble, test, store, and distribute movable patient care equipment
- Understanding the organization of instrument sets
- Understanding the appropriate dress code & OSHA regulations for employee safety & health
- and much much more!
WITH PREPPY
You’re Ready for the Certification
After completing this Sterile Processing Tech training program, you'll have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) in this fast-growing field.
You're ready for them all!
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Offered through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or HSPA, Preppy's program will prepare you to crush the certification so you can proudly be designated as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician or CRCST. You'll then be able to put "CRCST" after your name on your resume, business cards and more!
Offered through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or HSPA, Preppy's program will prepare you to crush the certification so you can proudly be designated as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician or CRCST. You'll then be able to put "CRCST" after your name on your resume, business cards and more!
If You're Still on the Fence
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Preppy's certification training programs are all backed by our industry-leading 100% guarantee. If you're unhappy for any reason, you can cancel within 30 days to receive a full refund. That's how confident we are in our best-in-class offering, and that you'll love the Preppy difference.
Preppy's certification training programs are all backed by our industry-leading 100% guarantee. If you're unhappy for any reason, you can cancel within 30 days to receive a full refund. That's how confident we are in our best-in-class offering, and that you'll love the Preppy difference.
Preppy makes it easier…
- 100 % Online
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No Textbooks, No Classrooms, No Schedules
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No prior experience or college needed
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You could get certified in as little as 4 months
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An exciting and rewarding career
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Integral part of a healthcare team
No Sales People.Get started today & learn in just minutes.
No Sales People.Get started today & learn in just minutes.
AND NOW YOU WONDER
What Makes Preppy Unique?
EXCLUSIVE BONUS
Externship Opportunity
Resume Building Experience
When you finish your Preppy Sterile Tech training program, you're eligible for a volunteer Externship with a local healthcare organization. You could gain valuable hands-on experience in the field for your resume. Once you finish your program and would like to participate, a Preppy Externship Coordinator will reach out to help coordinate your placement for you.
This is a small sample list of where students have had their Externship. Your facility could vary depending on your location, field, and availability.
About Us
Our team of academics and startup veterans are making certification and career training affordable for everyone.
In partnership with Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education, Preppy is making it simple, easy, and affordable to get the skills you need for that dream career. World-class education without sales people, the big price tags, or inconveniences.
We’re now one of the largest offerings of online and immersive certification programs in the country.
Our Founder
Preppy was founded by higher education expert, Grant Aldrich, who’s been featured in Forbes, American Express, Business Insider, Bloomberg, and hundreds of other outlets for his work to make education affordable for everyone.
About Us
Preppy was founded by higher education expert, Grant Aldrich, who’s been featured in Forbes, American Express, Business Insider, Bloomberg, and hundreds of other outlets for his work to make education affordable for everyone.
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