Dorsey College Madison Heights, MI

The Sterile Processing program at Dorsey College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the vital role of decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment. Typically completed within a year or less, this program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering infection control principles, sterilization techniques, instrument identification, and quality assurance protocols. Students gain hands-on experience in simulated sterile processing environments, mastering the use of autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and other specialized equipment. A crucial component of the program is the clinical externship, offering real-world experience in hospitals or surgical centers, allowing students to apply their skills under the supervision of experienced professionals. Graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level positions as Sterile Processing Technicians and are often eligible to sit for certification exams, such as the CRCST, enhancing their career prospects in this rapidly growing field. The program emphasizes the importance of adhering to industry standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring patient safety and minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

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