Online Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate Program For Michigan Students
Our self-paced, online sterile processing technician program for Michigan 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
In Michigan, this program provides students with the foundational knowledge and technical skills needed to become proficient Sterile Processing Technicians. Graduates will be trained in the sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments, ensuring healthcare facilities statewide adhere to the highest safety protocols.
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 Michigan
$41,560*
2,000*
6%*
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 Michigan
Michigan currently employs 1,880 medical equipment preparers.* There are numerous of sterile processing jobs open in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing and many other cities in Michigan, 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 Michigan?
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Education: To become a sterile processing technician in Michigan, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Enroll in an accredited sterile processing program. Programs can be completed in a few months and cover sterilization techniques, infection control, and equipment handling. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 4 months. Certification: Consider taking the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam offered by HSPA. 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. Michigan does not require state licensing for sterile processing technicians, but certification enhances job prospects and credibility. Job Application: Apply for positions in hospitals, outpatient centers, or surgical facilities and consider pursuing continuing education to maintain certification and advance your career. Our career coaches will assist you in preparing your resume and help with career guidance.
How much does a sterile processing technician make in Michigan?
Sterile processing technicians in Michigan make on average $41,560* per year according to O*Net.
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