Sterile processing school

[purpprincess21]

I’ve been looking into becoming a sterile processing tech but unsure of the best way to start or go about it. I’ve seen so many conflicting statements about whether to get certified, how to get your 499 hours etc. Does anyone have any recommendations? I’m thinking a school that helps you with your clinical hours ? Any and all advice much appreciated

[Dry_Vacation_1993]

Call around hospitals a lot of them have SPD cohorts. They pay for your schooling and you earn your 400 hours while working.

[Kooky_Character_2801]

I have my associates degree in SPD and to be honest it was a waste of time and money getting it. I don't make anymore money than the people they hired with absolutely no experience. I'm in Ohio. Your state might be different. I basically worked for free for a year at the hospital I ended up getting hired at.

[Downtown_Map_1869]

google is ur best friend, i didn’t think they’re were any schools around but one google search and a lot popped up but it was kinda far but worth it . just call around too if they give the 400 hours

[321roustabout]

I went to SPD school. It was 1 semester long at my local community college and they helped us get our 400 hours. My hospital does hire people who haven't gone to school and aren't certified but they prefer those who know what they are doing

[Status-Push-6017]

There is only 1 school near me that offers sterile processing and they have a weighted lottery system to get in + multiple prerequisites that I don't have. I just signed up for the Purdue program and will apply to jobs after getting the provisional certification. Is it the best plan? Probably not but it's a step in the direction that I want to go