Sterile Process Tech (SPT)

Students will learn microbiology, medical terminology, bacterial and viral growth and contamination, and the chemicals used to destroy organisms on surgical instruments, by way of decontamination, disinfectants, and sterilization processes.
Technicians are exposed to blood, bacteria, viruses, and body tissues while cleaning and sterilizing contaminated instruments from all areas of the hospital in the central sterile department. This program is fast-paced and intensive, requiring a great deal of reading, memorization, and comprehension. 

• This program runs only once per year due to the low number of jobs in the area and low turnover. 
• Students must attend an information session with the Program Manager after viewing the videos and applying for the tuition Scholarship. Please email judy.martin@tridenttech.edu for the date and time.
• This program has a strict attendance policy on campus. See the course schedule at the bottom of this page. The program runs 2 evenings per week with a clinical externship at the end of the program; Monday thru Friday 7-4pm.
• Students must attend the mandatory program Orientation on the first day of class. Missing the Orientation will eliminate a student from the program.

NOTE:  Watch this video -this is mandatory in order to apply for the Scholarship. https://youtu.be/GAOCDMbDvRQ?si=lYwQFnRnhEsiuDVW. This video provides students with a clear understanding and knowledge of the role of a Sterile Process Technician.

Student costs:  

• Vaccinations are required; copies of all necessary healthcare forms must be submitted after completing the Scholarship application.
• Scrub top and bottom any color, white athletic shoes & socks.

Requirements & directions:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and be a high school or GED graduate.

1. Apply for the SC Wins Scholarship 60 days before the class start date, starting 11/10/25. 
2. Apply here: https://www.tridenttech.edu/programs/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.html. Please submit only one application.
3. After applying, you will receive an email with a secure document link to submit your identity, a driver's license, or state ID. 
4. After completing the application, students are required to email, in PDF format, proof of the following vaccinations & health insurance documents together; do not email them separately. Please email them to judy.martin@tridenttech.edu to qualify. An email acceptance will be sent once these are received and qualified. 
5. Applications without proof of these items will not be considered.
   • 2 Step PPD skin tests, 2 tests & 2 readings, within the past 12 months*
   • Tetanus vaccine within the past 10 years
   • Flu vaccine, current season
   • MMR childhood vaccine proof
   • Health Insurance proof, ID front only
     • `* If known allergy to PPD derivative, the student will get the Quantiferon vaccine showing the result and date of reading with the signature of the professional with credentials.
6. Students must attend an information session with the Program Manager after viewing the videos and applying for the tuition Scholarship. The mandatory Info Session is on Wed Dec 3 at 11:00am-12:00, in 920/773.

Note: Failure to successfully complete a program while on Scholarship eliminates future Scholarship eligibility. Scholarship applicants may not be eligible for funding if they did not successfully complete or attend the first day of class for previously awarded programs.

Other Requirements:

• Students must watch the video above before applying for this program. Students will gain a clear understanding and knowledge of the role of a Sterile Process Technician, as well as the national certification requirements for this profession. 
• Students must attend an info session with the Program Manager. Please email judy.martin@tridenttech.edu to schedule.
• Students must have a clear understanding of the program schedule required in this course. Please see the schedule below.

For questions about your application, contact the Continuing Education Registration office email ce.scholarship@tridenttech.edu

This program prepares students for the national certification "CRCST" from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, after employment.
The Scholarship does not cover the cost of the national certification exam. The certification exam requires 400 hours of employment experience first in order to be eligible to take the exam. Check the website for details: myhspa.org