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The beginning of a successful surgery begins with clean and sterile surgical instruments. As a sterile processing technician, you will be an essential team member of the operating room and healthcare team. You will be responsible for the cleanliness, decontamination, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments, which include packaging, and sterilization. As you pay close attention to details regarding instruments, you will have to be an effective verbal and written communicator with the operating room staff to make procedures a success. Sterile processing technicians have a strong understanding of decontamination and infection control to ensure their work protects patients and healthcare members from infections and diseases.
After completing this course, students are prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). This program is based on the HSPA certification, CRCST.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration Open: NOW
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
Students will need to complete a background check, drug screen, and submit proof of immunizations through Verified Credentials. The instructor will provide more information on the first day of class.
Satisfy Entrance Requirements with Testing Center
Term | Campus | Room # | Start Date – End Date | Time | Days |
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Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 221 | 1/5/2026-8/3/2026 | 7:30am-10:30am | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 221 | 1/5/2026-8/3/2026 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
Total Hours: 915
Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Tuition | Course Fees |
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Intro to Sterile Processing and Decontamination | 120 | 4 | $480.00 | $254.00 |
Preparation and Packaging | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $100.00 |
Sterilization and Disinfection | 120 | 4 | $480.00 | $100.00 |
Storage and Distribution, QA, and Equipment | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $50.00 |
Externship | 495 | 11 | $1,320.00 | – |
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
Tuition/Fees | Cost |
---|---|
Tuition: | $3,000.00 |
Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
Application Fee: | $0.00 |
Course Fees: | $504.00 |
Required Materials: | $205.25 |
Total Cost of Program: | $3,750 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
REQUIRED Materials | Notes | Cost |
---|---|---|
Central Service Technician Manual & Workbook 9th Edition | N/A | included in course fees |
Scrubs | Ordered through Safeguard | $100.00 |
Background Check and Drug Screen | Students will pay Verified Credentials directly | $105.25 |
OPTIONAL Materials | Notes | Cost |
---|---|---|
Rulers | $1.00 | |
Industrial Sharpies | $2.00 |
MTECH Program Certificate in Sterile Processing Technician
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Students are prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST) exam
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
These records must be submitted through Verified Credentials (VC). Upon program registration, the lead instructor will send you instructions on how to gain access to VC.
veronica.martinez@mtec.edu
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