Stark State College North Canton, OH

The Sterile Processing program at Stark State College equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the critical role of ensuring the safety of medical devices and surgical instruments. This comprehensive program covers all aspects of sterile processing, from decontamination and cleaning to sterilization and packaging. Students learn about infection control, microbiology, and medical terminology, alongside practical skills in operating and maintaining sterilization equipment. The program likely culminates in a clinical externship, providing valuable hands-on experience in a real-world healthcare setting, and often is located in a regional hospital or surgery center. The goal of the program is for students to learn current best practices related to sterile processing and infection control. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam and begin rewarding careers as sterile processing technicians, central service technicians, and instrument technicians in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities. This program provides a foundation for a career in a critical support role in healthcare that focuses on the safety and well-being of patients.

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