In-Person & Online Sterile Processing Technician Training Colorado

Pima Medical Institute-Denver Denver, CO

Prepares graduates to take the central sterile processing exam offered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
Based on the IAHCSMM Certification: CRCST.
Hands-on training with experienced instructors.
Covers essential topics including surgical instruments, microbiology, and sterilization/decontamination skills.
Offers career services to assist with job opportunities, resume building, and interview skills.
Provides clinical externships for real-world experience and mentorship.
The employment of sterile processing technicians is projected to increase faster than the average for all occupations.

Fast track to employment in a high-demand healthcare field.
Completion in just one semester with two courses and a clinical internship.
Expert training from experienced instructors with local industry connections.
Program credits can be applied toward an Allied Health Professional Associate Degree.
Prepares students for the professional certification required by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
Clinical internship with placement facilitated by the program provides hands-on experience.
Opportunity to connect with potential employers through the clinical internship and instructor connections.

Become a crucial healthcare team member in a high-demand profession.
Gain expertise in sterilizing equipment, medical instrumentation, and sterile supplies.
Learn techniques applicable to any sterile processing department nationwide.
Eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam upon program completion.
Benefit from academic support at CCD's Excel Zone.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available.

Offers two pathways: a paid Apprenticeship and a Traditional Student pathway.
Apprenticeship pathway provides hands-on experience with participating employers while taking weekend classes.
Traditional pathway can be completed in one semester, preparing students to sit for the certification exam.
Prepares students to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM).
Focuses on key concepts including sterilization, infection control, decontamination, and surgical instrumentation processing.
Provides the necessary knowledge for graduates to practice as a sterile processing technician in a wide range of states.
The certificate program is located in Westminster, CO and consists of 18 credits.