This program provides individuals with education in Sterile Processing using the guidelines established by the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution. The course is comprised of both clinical and classroom education, for a total of ten days over a 3-5 week period. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a Certificate of completion providing eligibility to sit for the Sterile Processing Technician certification examination.

Sterile Processing Application

Only complete applications will be reviewed for admission. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the Admissions Office has received all required application materials. We will confirm receipt of your application. You may obtain an application and reference forms at the School of Nursing or by downloading them from here: Application Form  /  Reference Form.

• Completed application form
• 1½ x 2” recent photo
• Official (sealed) high school transcript or official G.E.D.
• Official (sealed) college transcript(s)-optional
• Proof of United States Citizenship
• 2 Professional References
• Short Essay (up to 150 words) on why you would like to be in the program
• $50.00 non-refundable application fee

Applicants must provide an official high school graduation transcript or an official high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D). Records from secondary schools outside the United States must be translated and evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an approved translating agency. These will be evaluated on an individual basis. Verification of dates and discharge status are required of applicants who have served in the military.

The Admissions Committee selects applicants for admission after thoroughly reviewing the applicant's file. The Faculty and Administration of the School reserve the right to refuse admission to an applicant if it is felt to be in the best interest of the School or the applicant.

Students selected for admission must send a non-refundable tuition deposit of $150.00 within one week of the postmarked acceptance letter to assure a place in the class.

Tuition and Fees

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 must be submitted with your application. Students selected for admission must send a non-refundable tuition deposit of $150.00 within one week of the postmarked acceptance letter to assure a place in the class.

Books: approximately $100.00. Tuition is due prior to the start of class.

We require fees and tuition for this program to be paid by cash or bank check only.

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Please contact the Program Coordinator for more information. sterileprocessing_bhsn@bpthosp.org