Online Program
Sterile Processing Technician
Prepare to understand the essential workflow that helps keep medical instruments safe, organized, and ready for patient care.
Program overview
This online program introduces the essential practices used to receive, clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute medical instruments and equipment.
Topics and skills covered
Medical terminology, infection prevention, decontamination, instrument identification, preparation and packaging, sterilization methods, quality assurance, inventory handling, and workplace safety.
Online learning format
Coursework is delivered 100% online with structured lessons, learning activities, and assessments that students can complete remotely according to the program requirements.
Career opportunities
Training may support entry-level opportunities in hospital sterile processing departments, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Admission requirements
Applicants must complete Health Up’s registration and admissions review and satisfy any education, identification, technology, health, background, or documentation requirements communicated for the program.
Certification exam information
The curriculum may help students prepare for an applicable sterile processing certification exam, including the CRCST pathway. Exam eligibility, experience requirements, fees, and approval are determined by the certification organization and are not guaranteed.
Hands-on or clinical requirements
Certification or employment may require separate hands-on experience or documented work hours. Health Up admissions will explain verified requirements before final enrollment.
