Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI

Waukesha County Technical College’s Sterile Processing program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become highly competent Sterile Processing Technicians. The program provides a comprehensive education in the critical aspects of instrument decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and distribution, ensuring patient safety and preventing healthcare-associated infections. Students can expect to learn about microbiology, infection control, surgical instrumentation, and quality assurance, alongside mastering hands-on techniques in a simulated sterile processing environment. The program generally prepares students to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam, a nationally recognized credential. The program typically includes a clinical externship at a local healthcare facility, providing invaluable practical experience. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for entry-level positions in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare settings where sterile processing services are essential. The curriculum emphasizes adherence to industry standards and best practices, ensuring graduates are ready to contribute to a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

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