Sterile Processing Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
Prepare for a vital role in the healthcare field with MCCs Sterile Processing Technician Training program. This hands-on course trains students to clean, sterilize, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment in hospitals and surgical centers. Aligned with the standards of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), this program prepares students for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. Students will have a provisional license until they complete the 400-hour clinical. Clinical schedules are determined by student and preceptor. Completion times vary. Students will gain practical knowledge in microbiology, infection control, sterilization techniques, surgical instrumentation, and inventory management. The course combines classroom instruction with clinical lab experiences to ensure students are job-ready and qualified to pursue entry-level positions in sterile processing departments
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-1012 Sterile Processing Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Healthcare Sterile Processing Assoc.
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 32.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,999.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,999.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Upon receiving approval for WIOA funding to pursue this program, please connect with the McHenry County College WIOA Liaison at wioatraining@mchenry.edu for support with completing the steps to enroll in this program.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Sterile Processing Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
Prepare for a vital role in the healthcare field with MCCs Sterile Processing Technician Training program. This hands-on course trains students to clean, sterilize, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment in hospitals and surgical centers. Aligned with the standards of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), this program prepares students for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. Students will have a provisional license until they complete the 400-hour clinical. Clinical schedules are determined by student and preceptor. Completion times vary. Students will gain practical knowledge in microbiology, infection control, sterilization techniques, surgical instrumentation, and inventory management. The course combines classroom instruction with clinical lab experiences to ensure students are job-ready and qualified to pursue entry-level positions in sterile processing departments
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-1012 Sterile Processing Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Healthcare Sterile Processing Assoc.
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 32.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,999.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,999.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Upon receiving approval for WIOA funding to pursue this program, please connect with the McHenry County College WIOA Liaison at wioatraining@mchenry.edu for support with completing the steps to enroll in this program.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes