Sterile Processing Technician Essentials

Do you want to play a vital role in keeping every surgery safe? Hospitals face constant challenges with infection prevention and instrument safety. Behind every safe surgery is a sterile processing technician ensuring that every instrument is decontaminated, sterilised, and delivered with precision and care.

This course gives you the knowledge and confidence to master essential sterile processing skills. You’ll discover how to handle instruments, apply sterilisation methods, and follow strict safety standards. Each module will teach you how to think, act, and perform like a sterile processing professional who protects patients and supports surgical teams.

With this training, you’ll be prepared to pursue a stable and rewarding career as a sterile processing technician. There are no prerequisites to take this course, and it is for anyone interested to learn about the management of reusable medical instruments. The course content was created in partnership with Dr. Godfrey Eze, MD, a Microbiologist. The authors generated this text in part with GPT-4o, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it reflected accurate expertise and met high pedagogical standards. Employers in hospitals and surgical centres value technicians who can ensure compliance, safeguard workflows, and maintain patient safety. Build your skills, boost your employability, and start a meaningful healthcare career. Start the course now!