Online Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate Program For Ohio Students
Our self-paced, online sterile processing technician program for Ohio 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
Students in Ohio enrolling in this course will develop the expertise needed to become skilled Sterile Processing Technicians. Training includes the proper techniques for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical tools, ensuring the smooth operation of medical facilities across the state.
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 Ohio
$42,540*
2,550*
7%*
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 Ohio
Ohio currently employs 2,390 medical equipment preparers.* There are hundreds of sterile processing jobs open in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton and many other cities in Ohio, 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 Ohio?
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in Ohio?
Education: Obtain a high school diploma or GED.
Training: Enroll in a Sterile Processing Technician program at a community college, vocational school, or online. Programs typically take 6-12 months and cover sterilization techniques, infection control, and medical equipment handling. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 4 months.
Certification: While Ohio doesn’t require certification, earning a credential like the CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) can boost job prospects. 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.
Job Search: Apply for sterile processing positions in healthcare facilities. Included in your tuition is our career coaching program which will assist you with preparing your resume and provide career guidance.
How much does a sterile processing technician make in Ohio?
Sterile processing technicians in Ohio make on average $39,210* per year according to O*Net.
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