Parkland College Champaign, IL

Parkland College’s Sterile Processing Technician program offers comprehensive training in the essential practices required to maintain a sterile environment in healthcare settings. This program equips students with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to decontaminate, clean, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. Emphasizing adherence to national standards and infection control protocols, the curriculum covers the entire sterile processing workflow, from initial decontamination to final distribution. Students learn to meticulously inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality, utilize specialized electronic tools, and accurately document processing parameters within digital information systems. Graduates will be prepared to manage the flow of both disposable and reusable equipment, contribute to patient safety, and excel in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. With a focus on critical thinking and independent work, this program provides a direct pathway to a rewarding career as a certified Sterile Processing Technician.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Parkland 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.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.