Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES Liverpool, NY

The Sterile Processing program at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a career in the vital field of healthcare sterilization. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively decontaminate, inspect, package, sterilize, and store medical instruments and equipment, ensuring patient safety and preventing healthcare-associated infections. The curriculum typically includes hands-on laboratory experiences simulating real-world hospital settings, covering topics such as microbiology, infection control, sterilization methods (autoclaving, gas sterilization, etc.), quality assurance, and inventory management. Students will also learn about the proper use of specialized equipment and the importance of adhering to strict industry standards and regulations. A key component of the program is often a clinical rotation, allowing students to gain valuable practical experience in a healthcare setting. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as sterile processing technicians in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and will be prepared to take the CRCST certification exam.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES 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.