SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA

The Sterile Processing program at SOWELA Technical Community College is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become certified sterile processing technicians. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of sterile processing, from decontamination and cleaning to packaging, sterilization, and storage of medical instruments and equipment. Students will learn about infection control practices, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The program typically includes classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice in a simulated sterile processing environment, and clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities. This allows students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and gain valuable experience working alongside experienced sterile processing professionals.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Successful completion of the exam opens doors to entry-level positions in hospitals, surgery centers, dental clinics, and other healthcare settings. Career opportunities include Sterile Processing Technician, Decontamination Technician, and Central Supply Technician. The program also provides a strong foundation for career advancement within the sterile processing field.

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