Central Sterile Processing Technician

Michigan Healthcare Academy honored as having one of the best Sterile Processing Programs in Michigan! (surgtech.edu)

Daytime, Evening and Accelerated Classes Available!  

Daytime Central Sterile Processing Technician Training Program (2-days per week)
Length of course: 12-weeks
Days: Every Tuesday & Thursday   Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
2025 classes:
February 11, 2025 – May 01, 2025
May 06, 2025 – July 24, 2025
August 05, 2025 – October 23, 2025
November 04, 2025 – February 10, 2026

                                          OR
Accelerated Sterile Processing Technician Program (4-days per week)

The Accelerated Sterile Processing Technician Training Program at Michigan Healthcare Academy (MHA) contains everything you love about our two-day per week program but now offered in a “fast-track,” 4-day per week course! Participants will finish the program in just 5-weeks and are ready to begin employment!

Length of course: 5-weeks
Days: Monday – Thursday   Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2025 classes:
January 06, 2025 – February 06, 2025
February 10, 2025 – March 13, 2025
March 24, 2025 – April 24, 2025
May 12, 2025 – June 16, 2025 (Memorial Day Off)
June 23, 2025 – July 24, 2025
August 11, 2025 – September 15, 2025 (Labor Day Off)
September 22, 2025 – October 23, 2025

                                          OR
Evening Central Sterile Processing Technician Program (2-days per week)

Length of course: 12-weeks
Days: Every Tuesday & Thursday   Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
2025 classes:
February 04, 2025 – April 24, 2025
May 06, 2025 – July 24, 2025
August 04, 2025 – October 23, 2025
November 04, 2025 – February 10, 2026

                                          OR
Evening Accelerated Central Sterile Processing Technician Program (4-days per week)

Length of course: 6-weeks
Days: Monday – Thursday   Time: 5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
2025 classes:
January 06, 2025 – February 13, 2025
February 24, 2025 – April 03, 2025
April 21, 2025 – June 02, 2025 (Memorial Day Off)
June 09, 2025 – July 17, 2025

Career Description:  Sterile Processing Technicians work in health care organizations to prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies used in the operating room and to care for patients in a variety of settings including hospitals, surgery centers, cosmetic surgery centers, ambulatory surgical sites, dental offices, and laboratories. Your job as a professional Central Services Tech will be crucial to the health and safety of every patient and healthcare worker. That is why the Central Sterile Processing department is referred to as, “the heart of the hospital”.

Career Outlook:  The medical field is the fastest-growing sector in America, and it is projected to increase by at least 20% through the next 5 years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of the Central Sterile Processing Technician is expected to grow nationally 14 % faster than the average. Employment opportunities for central sterile processing technicians are expected to be excellent, due to increased needs within the health care industry and a larger and older population.

Work Attire: As a Sterile Processing Tech, you will be able to work in comfortable medical uniforms (scrubs) and non-skid shoes.

Average Salary and Wages: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the national average salary of a Central Service Technician is $25.34 per hour. However, wages vary greatly and are dependent on experience and facility.

Program Objective: This course will focus on the requirements of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association and prepares you to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam. Successful completion of this course will prepare you to sit for your preliminary certification. Students are required to complete 400-hours of work (for pay or as a volunteer) in a Central Service department after completion of the course, in order to earn their permanent Sterile Processing Technician certification. You may begin working in the field, as soon as you finish the program. Alternatively students may also take the CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) exam provided by CBSPD to obtain certification, which does not require work hours. Both certification bodies are nationally recognized and accredited.

Course Curriculum:
Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Infection Control, Decontamination, Sterilization,
Surgical Instrumentation Processing, Distribution, Complex Surgical Instruments, Medical Terminology, HIPAA privacy practices, and more!

Requirements: 
18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass a criminal background check
English Fluency (verbal and written)
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and to reach overhead
Must be able to attend all scheduled class time

Program Tuition and Fees:
Tuition: $3800.00 Down Payment: $2500.00 (applied towards tuition price)

**NOT INCLUDED IN TUITION**
HSPA Textbook & Workbook combo. Box Set – CRCST 9th Edition $155.00
PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING YOUR BOOKS TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS or PURCHASE THROUGH THE SCHOOL BEFORE CLASS BEGINS.
Textbook link:  HSPA (membersuite.com)
Ceil Blue Scrubs (Nursing uniform)
National Exam $140.00

Please be advised that a 3% processing fee is applied to charge card transactions. To avoid these fees, we happily accept cash, cashier’s check or money orders.

Payment options:

Weekly Payment Plan: MHA also allows you to apply pre-arranged interest-free payments on your program.

Michigan Works/Detroit at Work: MHA is an approved training provider with Michigan Works and Detroit at Work. Contact your local Michigan Works/Detroit at Work office for further information and qualifying details.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
All class cancellations must be in writing and sent to registration@mihealthcareacademy.com. Only partial tuition costs are refundable for this program. If you need to cancel a program, for any reason, you will be issued the following tuition refund after the refund charge is applied:
20%                    8-14 business days before class starts
30%                    5-7 business days before class starts
50%                    2-4 business days before class starts
NO REFUND       1 business days before class and thereafter
Costs associated with registration fees, textbooks, and school patches are non-refundable.

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(586) 738-6632