Online Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate Program For California Students
Our self-paced, online sterile processing technician program for California residents is designed to prepare you for certification (CRCST) and a job in as little as 4 months.
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- The roles and desirable traits of various healthcare professionals
- Speak the language - communicate using proper medical terminology
- Apply strict rules to minimize the risk of infection using the aseptic technique
- Explore proper sterile storage and inventory management procedures
- Adhere to compliance for documentation and record maintenance
- How to decontaminate and prepare a clean work area and the high-level disinfection (HLD) process
- Prepare and package instruments and supplies, including labeling and handling instruments
- The importance of effective communication, customer relations and teamwork in the healthcare field
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Course Outline
Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as Sterile Processing Technicians in California’s vast healthcare system. This course teaches students how to properly clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable surgical tools, playing a crucial role in maintaining patient safety in hospitals and surgical centers statewide.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 23
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Quizzes: 23
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Complete in as little as 5 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $69/month
Sterile Processing Technician Career
Outlook & Certification in California
$59,960*
8,800*
11%*
Certification
U.S. Career Institute's Sterile Processing Technician program will prepare you to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam,through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CRCST certification exam fees – a $140 value!†
Sterile Processing Jobs in California
California currently employs 7,900 medical equipment preparers.* There are thousands of sterile processing jobs open in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and many other cities in California, according to Indeed.com. Sterile processing technicians work at hospitals in Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD), operating rooms and emergency departments. You can also find jobs in outpatient surgical centers, dental and orthodontic offices, clinics, labs, vet clinics and hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers, and government and military facilities. There are traveling positions available as well for some healthcare facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
How can I become a sterile processing technician in California?
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in California?
Education: Complete a Sterile Processing Technician training program accredited by the California Department of Public Health or recognized organizations like IAHCSMM or CBSPD. These programs typically cover infection control, sterilization methods, and surgical instrument handling. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 4 months.
Certification: Obtain certification by passing an exam from IAHCSMM (Certified Registered Central Service Technician, CRCST). Certification may be mandatory for employment in some facilities. If you pursue CRCST certification from HSPA, it’s required that you pass the certification exam and complete 400 hours of hands-on experience in a Central Service department. These hours can be completed before testing or within 6 months of passing the exam. Please note that you are responsible for obtaining the 400 hours of hands-on experience once you finish our Sterile Processing Technician course- USCI will not provide this training.
Compliance: Stay updated on California's laws for sterile processing, as certain hospitals require specific certifications.
Job Search: Apply for positions in hospitals, surgery centers, or clinics. Highlight your certification and experience. Our career coaches will guide your in your career exploration process and help you prepare your resume.
How much does a sterile processing technician make in California?
Sterile processing technicians in California make on average $59,960* per year according to O*Net.
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