Program Details
Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)
https://sce-register.uwm.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1030971&select
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
07/01/2026
Sterile Processing Technicians (SPT), also known as Central Service Technicians or Certified Sterilization Technicians, play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing and distributing medical supplies. Through this course, you’ll learn all the necessary steps required to perform the duties and tasks of an SPT. You will explore the details and expectations within the concepts of the role and gain proficiency in understanding the step-by-step requirements of the sterilization process, like sterilization techniques, inventory management and infection control. Our online sterile processing course also covers essential topics such as medical terminology, including vital systems like the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, as well as the lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory systems, digestive systems, urinary systems and nervous systems.
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A program that requires its students to demonstrate they have successfully acquired a set of skills or knowledge base prior to completing the program. Compare to a "time-based" training program that results in successful completion if the students participate in a certain number of instructional hours.
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Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.
Offered in conjunction with Ed2Go educational programs.
No refund for on-demand online courses after the student has accessed the learning environment within 7 days.
sbufford@uwm.edu
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