Central Sterile Processing

Course Description

The Central Sterile Processing curriculum prepares individuals for the field of Sterile Processing and Central Service supply. Students will develop the necessary skills to disinfect, prepare, process, store and issue supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, but sterile and nonsterile, for patient care. Additionally, students will learn to operate sterilizing units and monitor the effectiveness of the sterilization process.

Upon course completion, graduates will be eligible to take the “Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) Technician Certification Exam”, earning the title of Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). Also, through accruing an additional 400 hours of hands-on work experience after completing the course, graduates will be eligible to sit for the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. The course instructor will assist interested students with planning for the CRCST exam.

Employment opportunities include surgery centers, central sterile processing departments in hospitals, and traveling consultation services.

Key Highlights

• Class Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Tentative Dates
  • February 16, 2026 – April 24, 2026
  • May 11, 2026 – July 24, 2026
  • August 10, 2026 – October 23, 2026
  • November 9, 2026 – February 5, 2027
• Enrollment: Registration Open Now
• Class Format: Hybrid – combination of in-person meetings and virtual assignments.
• Location: VGCC Franklin Campus, Louisburg, NC. 8100 N.C. Highway 56 Louisburg, N.C. 27549
• Comprehensive Training: Hands-on learning experiences that align with industry standards.
• Career Opportunities: Central Sterile Processing Technicians are in high demand in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. Upon program completion, students will be qualified to apply for technician positions.
• VGCC scholarships are available to assist with course costs.  Apply to ConEd Scholarships.

Cost

Total Course Cost – $322.60

• $187.60 tuition
• $135.00 book bundle

Textbook Information

Book cost included in total course cost.  Students will receive books on first day of class.