Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI

The Sterile Processing program at Blackhawk Technical College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare, focusing on the critical role of ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical instruments and equipment. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sterile processing, including decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, packaging, and storage. The program likely incorporates hands-on laboratory experiences utilizing industry-standard equipment, providing students with the practical skills necessary to excel in this demanding field. A supervised clinical experience is also expected, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a real-world healthcare setting, likely at a local hospital or surgical center. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as sterile processing technicians. With a focus on infection control and patient safety, graduates are vital members of the healthcare team, contributing directly to positive patient outcomes. Graduates are prepared to sit for a national certification exam, such as the CRCST, demonstrating their competency and enhancing their career prospects.

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