Sterile processing technicians support all patient care services in a health care facility. They are responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing and distributing the medical devices and supplies needed in patient care, especially during surgery. These skilled professionals are essential to patient care. Doctors, surgeons and other medical staff rely on sterile processing technicians to thoroughly clean and prepare equipment to provide exceptional and safe patient care.
In our online, non-credit fast-track Sterile Processing Technician program, you will:
| DATES | COST | LOCATION | MATERIALS | COURSE CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aug. 25 – Nov. 28 |
$1,300 |
Lecture — online, asynchronous |
Class materials are released online weekly on Sundays by 12 am. Assignments are due on Saturdays by 12 am. |
CE 086 3001 |
The program cost is $1,300, including textbooks and supplies. Federal and state financial aid are not available to offset costs. A payment plan is available.
Interested applicants should fill out the Sterile Processing Technician interest form. For additional questions, email program coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.
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