Become an essential member of the healthcare team by enrolling in our Central Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) Program. Sterile Processing Technicians play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring that surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, stored, and distributed for use throughout healthcare facilities. Their expertise helps prevent infections and supports the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
Our hybrid program offers flexibility of online learning through the Moodle learning management system while providing valuable face-to-face classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training. Students also complete 100 hours of clinical experience, allowing them to apply their skills in a real healthcare environment and gain the confidence employers seek.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Earning this nationally recognized credential can open the door to rewarding career opportunities in hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Disclaimer: This course is only to provide a foundational knowledge in preparing the student for the certification and the student will be required to meet the eligibility components of obtaining hands-on work experience.
If there are not any courses or seats available, please complete the Course Interest button and someone from the college will contact you.
Students must have one of the following to take this course:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or
- TABE test performance with results of an 8th grade reading level, or
- If in high school, a Highschool Release Form must be on file.
Students must submit proof of the following on the first day of class:
- Immunizations (including COVID or exemptions may be granted if approved by the clinical site)
- 2-Step TB Skin Test (within 9 months of class start date) or a TB Blood Test
- Flu Shot (October-March)
- Two MMR injections or titer
- Three hepatitis vaccines or two Hepsav-B injections
- Two varicella injections or titer
- TDAP within 10 years
- A valid American Heart Association (AHA) CPR BLS certification must be completed by the first day of class.
- An online Criminal Background Check and a Drug Test are required, information will be provided on the first day of class regarding this.
NOTE: Be prepared to pay $120.00 for the background check, drug screen, and health portal. DO NOT PAY FOR THESE SCREENINGS BEFORE THE DESIGNATED TIME.
Uniforms are required for class and clinical rotations: Light Blue Scrubs and White Shoes.
Required textbook(s) are available at the Wilson Community College Bookstore.
Disclaimer: Clinical agencies may deny students from completing clinical rotations based on the results of the criminal background check and drug screening. Students may not be eligible if they have a positive drug screening or felony offenses (may include misdemeanors).
- Registration – $180.00
- Technology Fee – $5.00
- Security Fee – $25.00
- Malpractice insurance – $16.00
- Accident insurance – $2.00
- Viewpoint Screening (background check and drug test) – $120.00
