In-Person & Online Sterile Processing Technician Training Onondaga County, New York

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES Liverpool, NY

Hands-on training in a simulated sterile processing environment, mirroring real-world hospital settings.
Comprehensive curriculum covering decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and storage of medical instruments and equipment.
Preparation for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam, a nationally recognized credential.
Opportunities for clinical rotations in local hospitals and healthcare facilities, providing practical experience and networking opportunities.
Instruction from experienced sterile processing professionals with industry expertise.
Focus on infection control practices and adherence to industry standards (e.g., AAMI guidelines) to ensure patient safety.
Career placement assistance, including resume writing and interview skills training, to help graduates secure employment.

Prepares students for careers in high-demand areas such as surgery centers and hospitals.
Curriculum covers disinfection, preparation, processing, storage, and issuance of sterile and nonsterile supplies.
Students learn to operate and monitor sterilization units.
Graduates are eligible to take the national Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) exam.
Successful completion of the national certification examination leads to credentials as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) Technician.
Program includes high school connections for dual enrollment.
Outcomes focus on developing cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains essential for competent entry-level technicians.