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Become a Sterile Processing Technician

Introduces healthcare concepts and sterile processing techniques to ensure medical equipment and instruments are safe for patients. Prepare for the CRCST certification exam and entry-level employment in a healthcare setting.

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Course Sequence Order
• CAH145 or ADE641 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
• CAH333 Sterile Processing Technician: Fundamentals


Duration & Format
• Program Duration: Four months
• Timing: Evening classes
• Hybrid Format: In-person and online participation required

Requirements
• English reading and listening skills*
• Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR card or SAF157 CPR Basic Life Support registration.

Tuition & Fees*
• Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): Up to $1,800
Registration Fees
Textbooks Costs
Financial Assistance Options
• Exam Fees: See "Credentials & Certifications"

Credentials & Certifications
• FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
• CAH145- Any of following certifications/licenses: CNA, CMA/CCMA (or other Medical Assistant certification), LPN, RN, EMT-B or EMT-I, CRT, AEMT or Paramedic
• SAF157- Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR Card valid through program end date

Career Pathways
Learn more about Sterile Processing career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
*Contact Healthcare Careers by email at HealthcareCareers@frederick.edu for details.


Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (7/9/2025-8/20/2025)

Instructor : Brandi Bochert 

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Class ID: 28660

Section Number: 5

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC115

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CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (7/22/2025-8/28/2025)

Instructor : Faith Jackson 

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Class ID: 28652

Section Number: 3

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC104

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (7/29/2025-8/21/2025)

Instructor : Lilian Diaz-Chung 

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Class ID: 28636

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC116

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (8/4/2025-9/3/2025)

Instructor : Danielle Stoffer 

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Class ID: 28637

Section Number: 2

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC116

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (8/19/2025-9/25/2025)

Instructor : Nancy Stannert 

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Class ID: 28665

Section Number: 6

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC144

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8/19/2025-9/25/2025)

Instructor : Caitlyn Mitchell 

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Class ID: 28658

Section Number: 4

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC105

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8/20/2025-10/1/2025)

Instructor : Angela Carter 

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Class ID: 28666

Section Number: 7

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC124

CAH333

Tuition $552.00

Fees: $552.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/30/2025-12/9/2025)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Caitlyn Mitchell  2.Shara Howenstein 

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Class ID: 28659

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC105

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information
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