Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN

The Sterile Processing program at Ivy Tech Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level Sterile Processing Technicians. This crucial role in healthcare involves the decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment used in surgical and other patient care settings. Students can expect a comprehensive curriculum encompassing medical terminology, microbiology, infection control principles, and meticulous sterilization techniques using various methods like steam and chemical sterilization. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on training, allowing students to practice these procedures using industry-standard equipment. A mandatory clinical externship at a local healthcare facility provides invaluable real-world experience, allowing students to apply their classroom knowledge under the guidance of seasoned professionals. The program prepares graduates to take a nationally recognized certification exam such as the CRCST or CBSPD, enhancing their employability and career prospects in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, and other healthcare settings. The typical duration of the program is around one to two years, culminating in a certificate or associate degree.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Ivy Tech Community 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.