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Sterile Processing Program  

Earn Your Diploma in as Little
as 42 Weeks

Sterile Processing Program Overview

Sterile Processing Technicians, also known as Medical Equipment Preparers, are devoted to maintaining a clean surgical environment by inspecting, cataloging, and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment. In less than a year, you can earn your diploma in this highly fulfilling and rewarding career path.

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Accelerated Program

Students at Brookline College can earn their diploma in as little as 42 weeks. With a diploma, there are several optional credentials you can seek as a Sterile Processing Technician:

  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
  • Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists
  • Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist
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The Brookline College Sterile Processing program is a blended on-campus and online program. You can take two of your classes fully online and the remaining core classes are on-campus or live lecture during the evenings.

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Before graduating, you will also participate in a local externship to provide you with real-world experience and hands-on training. In as little as 42 weeks, you will be ready for an entry-level position as a Sterile Processing Technician.

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What Brookline College Students Are Saying

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Brookline is an amazing school and it connects all students. I feel like I am already in the medical field with our lab time. The teachers here really go out of their way to connect with students.

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At Brookline College, our mission is to provide you with more than a diploma. Our goal is to prepare you for a rewarding career. We strive to foster the most enriching learning environment to help you graduate while making life-long friendships along the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sterile Processing Technicians work behind the scenes to prepare for a surgery. While they are not present at the time of the actual surgery, they provide various functions related to the processing of medical equipment and tools to support surgeons.
Graduates of our Sterile Processing program can apply their skills in various medical and dental facilities, including the following healthcare settings:
  • • Hospitals
  • • Outpatient Care Centers
  • • Dental Offices
  • • Plastic Surgery Offices
  • • Eye Care Offices
With a Sterile Processing diploma, there are several optional credentials you can seek as a Sterile Processing Technician. These include the following certifications:

Sterile Processing at  Tucson

The Sterile Processing program is offered at our Tucson location. You will get the expert training and hands-on instruction Brookline College is known for while learning what you need to effectively prepare for an entry-level position as a Sterile Processing Technician in as little as 42 weeks.

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