Sterile Processing Technicians clean and sanitize used surgical instruments and other medical supplies so that they can be safely redistributed and reused on additional patients. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. Sterile Processing Technicians find employment in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, medical laboratories, birth centers, and other facilities where sterilized equipment is needed. If you are interested in entering this fulfilling career field, and making a critical difference in patients’ lives, contact us about this program.
This short-term vocational program will prepare participants for extensive job opportunities across our community. It will also prepare students for the CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Exam for SPD Technician certification.
Sterile Processing Technician Course
Dates: Class Closed and Waitlisted
Location: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn
Clinical meets at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo
Cost: $1,250 plus the cost of textbooks and exam fees
Textbooks:
Textbooks must be purchased through the certifying board website as listed below NOT the College bookstore.
Basic of Sterile Processing textbook and workbook 7th Edition by Sterile Processing University LLC. Currently $165
CBSPD Sterile Processing Technician Study Guide 11th Edition Currently $20
Optional:
The Surgical Instruments Flashcards which can be purchased from Amazon are also useful for your clinical experience, the certification exam, and for use while you are employed as a processing technician.
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) – Important Links, Cost, and Information:
CBSPD Website
Exam Fees: $128 plus fees
Please Note:
Register early: Seating is limited, classes fill fast
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
You will have to follow all vaccination policies required for the clinical site to participate in this course.
SUNY Niagara reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrollment.
