Online Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate
Program For New York Students
Our self-paced, online sterile processing technician program for New York 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
This program equips graduates with the essential skills to work as a Sterile Processing Technician in New York. Students will learn to handle, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments used in healthcare settings, supporting the efficiency of hospitals and surgical centers 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 New York
$39,990*
2,960*
17%*
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 New York
New York currently employs 4,180 medical equipment preparers.* There are thousands of sterile processing jobs open in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens), Buffalo, Rochester and many other cities in New York, 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 New York?
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in New York?
Meet Education Requirements: Obtain a high
school diploma or GED. Next, enroll in an accredited sterile processing technician
program, typically available at community colleges or vocational schools. These
programs provide training in infection control, sterilization techniques, and
instrument handling. Our program at USCI can be completed in 4 months.
Certification: After completing your education, obtain
certification by passing the CRCST. Certification, though not always required,
enhances your job prospects and demonstrates your competence. CRCST certification
from HSPA requires 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.
Apply to Jobs: Apply for sterile processing positions in
hospitals, surgical centers, clinics and other healthcare facilities. Work with our
career coaches to help you prepare your resume.
How much does a sterile processing technician make in New York?
Sterile processing technicians in New York make on average $49,870* per year according to O*Net.
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