
Sterile Processing Technician Certificate
Students in the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Program prepare for an exciting career as an integral member of the healthcare team in sterile processing or materials management departments of hospitals and surgery centers. Main duties include care and processing of all types of medical devices, surgical equipment and instrumentation, and patient care items. Graduates sit for the National Certified Registered Central Service Technician Examination. This is the only SPT program available to students in the Yakima Valley and takes only two quarters to complete. We accept up to 10 students each Fall at the Yakima campus.
Application and Acceptance Period
We accept up to 10 students each Fall Quarter at the Yakima campus. The first 10 complete applications qualify for acceptance. A waitlist of up to 10 applicants will be kept until the beginning of the qualification quarter. If you do not get accepted, please apply for the next cohort, and see your advisor.
About the Program
- Sterile Processing Technician Certificate (19 credits)
- Online instruction/Lab in Yakima
- 400 Hour Clinical Externship
- Launch Your Career in Just 6 Months
- Opportunity Grant Money Available
- Average Wage Above $41,000 annually
- Graduates Qualify to Take the National Certification Examination
Program Curriculum
Program Information
Application Process
Contact Allied Health
Email: alliedhealth@yvcc.edu or Phone: 509.574.4913
Program Staff & Faculty
Learn more about Allied Health Programs
YVC offers a unique approach to obtaining a variety of health professional certificates or degrees.
- Our shorter-term certificate offerings range from 5 to 69 credits in length.
- Our Associate of Applied Science Degree, we offer several options which range from 90 to 106 credits in length.
Our Allied Health Technology programs provide career and enrichment coursework and clinical experiences in order to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies for providing care for people of all ages in a variety of medical professions. Each program has different admission criteria, coursework, and degree options, ranging from introductory classes and certificates to associate of applied science degrees focused on a specific area of study. The majority of courses are offered in an online format. Clinical laboratory practice and clinical externship are required in some program courses.
West Campus Allied Health Building
YVC’s recently opened West Campus features expanded classrooms and labs for five of the college’s Allied Health programs: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology. The new facility is designed to prepare students to excel as healthcare professionals by providing spaces that mimic real-life healthcare settings. Learn more about West Campus and the Allied Health Building.
Contact Allied Health
Email: alliedhealth@yvcc.edu or Phone: 509.574.4913