Triton College River Grove, IL

Triton College’s Sterile Processing Technician Certificate program offers a vital pathway into the healthcare field, positioning graduates as essential contributors to patient safety and care. This comprehensive program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meticulously clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and medical equipment. The curriculum extends beyond technical proficiency, encompassing inventory management, equipment inspection, and the efficient delivery of instruments to critical areas such as operating rooms and emergency departments. This selective admission program, beginning each fall, provides a direct route to becoming a Sterile Processor or Medical Equipment Preparer. By emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical application, Triton College prepares graduates to excel in this high-demand profession and contribute directly to the well-being of patients within healthcare settings.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Triton 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.