Renton Technical College Renton, WA

The Sterile Processing program at Renton Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the critical role of a sterile processing technician. This program typically spans a year, culminating in a certificate or degree that prepares graduates for immediate entry into the healthcare workforce. Students delve into the principles of infection prevention, decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and quality assurance. The curriculum likely covers a wide range of topics, including microbiology, medical terminology, surgical instrumentation, packaging techniques, and sterilization methods such as steam sterilization, gas plasma, and chemical sterilization. A key element of the program is a hands-on clinical externship, offering students real-world experience in a hospital or surgical center. Graduates are well-prepared to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam, a nationally recognized credential that enhances their career prospects. Career paths for graduates include positions in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and medical device manufacturing facilities, ensuring patient safety through meticulous instrument processing.

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