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Central Service Technician (Sterile Processing)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. 511012

Description

This program trains students for roles in central service, focusing on cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments. Topics include infection control, sterilization, safety, inventory, and communication. After completing the 
program and 400 internship hours, students can take the CRCST exam through HSPA. Tuition includes all required materials and fees. Prerequisites apply, contact the campus for details.


Minimum 10.0 grade-level equivalent in Reading required.


For a full refund, you must contact the Workforce Development and Community Education office at least 72 hours before the first session.  Withdrawals within the first week receive a 75% refund.  Refunds are not given for classes that have three or fewer sessions, with the exception of the above 72-hour refund request.  Please note that there are some courses with different refund policies.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

17

Hours

200

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Delaware Technical Community College - Seaford Innovation Center

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1030 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, Delaware

Local WIB

1 - Statewide

Name of Credential

Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

WIOA; Internal Scholarship; SEED+

Refund Policy

For a full refund, you must contact the Workforce Development and Community Education office at least 72 hours before the first session.  Withdrawals within the first week receive a 75% refund.  Refunds are not given for classes that have three or fewer sessions, with the exception of the above 72-hour refund request.  Please note that there are some courses with different refund policies.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$145.00 Book and Workbook

Testing/Exam Fees

$140.00 Test fees

In-State Tuition

$3,000.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$310.00 Uniforms, Practice material, CPR, supplies

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,595.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9093.00Medical Equipment Preparers
$20.00 per hour
Required Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1030 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, Delaware 19973

Phone Number

(302) 259-6375

Web Address

http://go.dtcc.edu/workforcedevelopment

Last Updated

Oct 16, 2026

Created

Oct 01, 2026

Renewal

Oct 15, 2027

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