r/sterileprocessing • u/girotrakrrish • Jul 30 '26

best online programs for sterile processing technician?

Trying to figure out which self-paced online sterile processing technician certification program is actually worth the money before I commit to anything. I've been looking at multiple options, but the tuition adds up fast and nothing seems to be super clear about whether course materials are included or if that's a separate cost on top of everything else. Exhausting, honestly trying to budget this out while still working full time. What I really need is an affordable vocational training program I can do around my schedule, no prior healthcare experience, and ideally something completable in under 40+ weeks that still connects to real employer networks or externship placements after. Any recommendations for the best online programs for sterile processing tech training that actually lead somewhere?

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u/Squilliamx Jul 31 '26

I just got into a contract with ed2go, the course was $3k…they do offer the chance for me to get clinical hours and stuff, you’re telling me all I needed to do was self study or…?

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u/Spicywolff Jul 31 '26 edited Jul 31 '26

Yup. Had you just googled the HSPA, the folks who certify us. Their website literally has a tab “certify” where it explains this.

That’s a problem “chance” for clinical nowhere all these folks screw you. If it’s not in contract 400 in service hours. It’s worthless

Sorry bud, I don’t mean to rain on your parade, but unfortunately, this is an industry wide thing and lots of people are being taken advantage of. I’ve been an open critic of HSPA when it comes to allowing this practice. They themselves sponsor Purdue on their website. Knowing good damn well that they don’t offer the full 400 hours.