Health & Personal Services
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
Sterile Processing Technician
3–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, healthcare math, professional communication, and career readinessdecontamination principles and equipmentsurgical and medical instrument identificationsterilization methods including steam, EO, and low-temperature technologiesinventory management and supply chain basicsinfection control and microbiology fundamentalscapstone project integrating program competenciessupervised clinical practicum in a sterile processing departmentcertification exam preparation strategies and review
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $9,660 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CBSPD CSPDT | Industry certification | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution |
| HSPA CRCST | Industry certification | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association |
Career poster
Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Clinical Support: Sterile Processing Technician → Surgical Technology → Limited X-Ray / Radiologic Technology → Respiratory Therapy
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