Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician Program

An overhead view of a person wearing blue surgical attire and gloves organizing metal medical instruments inside an open case on a wooden table, with additional trays, tools, and a spiral-bound training manual visible nearby

Sterile Processing Technicians are highly in demand in our area health care facilities.

Master the critical skills needed to launch a rewarding career in healthcare with our Sterile Processing Technician Training Program. Designed to prepare you directly for the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Technician Certification Exam, this comprehensive course equips you with hands-on knowledge of infection control, medical instrumentation, sterilization techniques, and inventory management. Whether you are starting fresh or looking to validate your skills, our expert-led curriculum ensures you gain the practical expertise and confidence required to pass your exam and protect patient safety in modern healthcare facilities.

Program Highlights

CBSPD Exam Aligned: Complete prep curriculum designed specifically to cover all domain areas tested on the CBSPD Technician Certification Exam.
Infection Prevention & Control: Master industry standards for decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Instrument Identification & Handling: Learn to identify, inspect, assemble, and package complex surgical instruments and specialty trays.
Sterilization Methods & Assurance: Gain comprehensive instruction on steam, low-temperature, and chemical sterilization techniques, along with sterility assurance monitoring.
Regulations & Standards: Understand key guidelines established by OSHA, CDC, FDA, and AAMI to ensure compliance and safe operating environments.
Flexible Learning & Hands-On Preparation: Practical, career-focused modules tailored to prepare you for immediate entry into hospital and ambulatory surgery environments.

NEXT TRAINING:

Thursdays, October 1st, 2026 - December 10th, 2026 from 9am - 3pm
(no class on Thursday, November 26th, 2026 (Thanksgiving)

Academic and Workforce Development Center
318 Madison Avenue
Surgical Technology Lab
Elmira, New York

Cost: $1560, includes exam voucher

Certification Board: https://www.cbspd.net/tech/

REGISTER HERE

Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or failure to attend (No Shows) the first day of class will not qualify for a refund or reduction of charges.

Students may cancel 3 days or more prior to the day of class and receive a full refund. We solidify dates with instructors 3 days prior to the start of the class (or reschedule/cancel) and it is dependent upon enrollment. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice can not be refunded). Notification maybe done by phone to the Office of Workforce Education (607-936-5501) or email to ilearn@corning-cc.edu

Businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben interested in seeking funding to send promising leaders from their organizations to this training should contact CSS Workforce NY at 607-937-8337.

Looking for funding options? Click here to view non-credit funding options!

SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.