Sterile Processing Apprentice Program - Paid

Sterile Processing Apprentice Program

The Sterile Processing program is a 6 month, paid apprenticeship through a partnership with the Front Range Community College (FRCC). The program consists of coursework, on-site lectures, and hands-on simulation in a fully functioning Sterile Processing department. Apprentices will learn how to process surgical instruments to be used in the operating room setting in accordance with national standards set by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

A day in the life as a Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technicians (SPT or SPD) are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments, medical devices, and lab equipment, along with safely repackaging instruments and storing them in a sterile storage area. Sterile Processing Technicians decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distributes surgical instruments and medical equipment.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of hire
• If facility and clinical orientation is incomplete, it is required within the first 30 days of employment

Sterile Processing Apprenticeship FAQ

Next Steps

Express your interest in learning more here. After taking a moment to share your basic information, we will email you to schedule a time to connect to share more about our program and answer your questions!

Our Financial Contribution

We will pay for $3,000 of the tuition which will require a commitment agreement signed by the student to work with us for 12 months upon after completing the program.

Your Program Commitment

The program requires a commitment up to 60 hours per week, which includes:

• Up to 8 hours/week of classroom/lab instruction
• Up to 40 hours/week of working in the sterile processing department
• Up to 10 hours/week of online education