Glendale Career College Glendale, CA

Glendale Career College’s Sterile Processing program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as entry-level sterile processing technicians. The program delves into the critical aspects of instrument sterilization, decontamination, and infection control within healthcare settings. Students learn how to properly clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment, adhering to strict industry standards and safety protocols. The curriculum typically covers topics such as microbiology, surgical instrumentation, sterilization methods (e.g., steam, chemical, and low-temperature sterilization), inventory management, and quality assurance. This intensive program often includes hands-on lab training using simulated sterile processing equipment, providing practical experience in a controlled environment. A culminating clinical externship allows students to apply their skills in a real-world healthcare setting, working alongside experienced professionals in a hospital or surgical center. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to sit for a national certification exam and pursue careers as sterile processing technicians in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. The duration of the program is usually several months, ensuring a focused and career-oriented educational experience.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Glendale Career College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
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