Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate
Behind the Scenes
Critical to Patient Safety
Hands-On
Instrument Processing Lab
Growing Field
Hospitals & Surgical Centers
Certification Pathway
National SPT Credentials
The Work That Keeps Every Surgery Safe
HPI’s Sterile Processing Technician Certificate program teaches the full cycle of instrument care: decontaminating used instruments, inspecting them for damage, assembling and packaging surgical trays, running sterilization equipment correctly, and managing a sterile inventory that surgical teams can trust without a second thought.
Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice in a lab setting, followed by a supervised practicum where you apply what you have learned in a real healthcare environment.
Graduates are prepared to pursue national certification through recognized bodies such as the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), credentials many employers look for when hiring.
Program Snapshot
Seven Areas Every
Technician Must Master
Every Facility That Does Surgery
Needs This Role
Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Specialty Surgical Hospitals
Dental Offices
From Classroom to
Certification-Ready
About Sterile Processing at HPI
No prior healthcare experience is required. This program is designed to take someone with no background in sterile processing and prepare them for entry-level work in the field.
Generally, no. Sterile Processing Technicians typically work behind the scenes, in a dedicated sterile processing department, rather than at the bedside. It is a healthcare career built around precision and process rather than direct patient care.
Requirements vary by employer and by state. Many employers prefer or require certification through a recognized body such as HSPA or CBSPD, and some states have their own requirements. HPI’s program is designed to prepare you to pursue that certification after completion.
Program length depends on HPI’s current schedule and format. Contact Admissions for the current class calendar and time commitment.
Many graduates build their careers within sterile processing, moving into lead, educator, or management roles. Others use the experience of working inside a hospital as a stepping stone toward other healthcare training down the road.