Gaston College Cramerton, NC

Gaston College’s Central Sterile Processing program offers a fast track into a critical healthcare role, providing students with the skills to ensure patient safety and prevent infection. This one-semester certificate program equips individuals with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to excel as Central Sterile Processing Technicians, responsible for the proper sterilization, cleaning, and distribution of medical equipment. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through a work-based experience in a clinical environment, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Graduates will be well-prepared to take the national CBSPD certification exam and fill the growing demand for qualified professionals in hospitals and medical facilities. With limited class sizes, students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive learning environment, launching them into a career that is essential to the smooth operation of healthcare providers.

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