Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College’s Central Sterile Processing Technician program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as vital members of healthcare teams. This comprehensive program focuses on the critical role of ensuring contaminant-free medical instruments, a cornerstone of patient safety. Students will master techniques for cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and preparing tools and equipment used in surgical procedures across diverse medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized surgical centers. The curriculum emphasizes inventory management and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in operating rooms. Upon completion, graduates will be well-prepared for entry-level positions, playing a crucial role in supporting medical professionals and safeguarding patient well-being. This program provides a direct pathway to a rewarding career in the allied health field.

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