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Sterile Processing Technicians work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Anoka Technical College's Sterile Processing certificate prepares graduates to work in medical facilities that prepare surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for health care. 

The Sterile Processing certificate is a prerequisite to the Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

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Start a health care career with growth potential

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Hands-on training from industry experts

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High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Potential Jobs:

  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Central Processing Technician
  • Central Sterile Supply Technician

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $24.00 per hour
Top Earners: $28.94 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

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Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide. Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

If you need help picking out your first semester courses, reach out to your faculty advisor or enrollment services.

Faculty

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Alayna Adams
Faculty Advisor
Alayna.Adams@anokatech.edu
763-576-4135
Cathy Bishop
Cathy Bishop
Faculty Advisor
CBishop@anokatech.edu
763-576-4009
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Cynthia Farley
Faculty Advisor
Cynthia.Farley@anokatech.edu
763-576-4107

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

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All BIOL courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher. All other courses required for this program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

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Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

Upcoming Events:

Nov
19
Virtual Information Session
  10 AM to 11 AM
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Important Dates:

Jan
08
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals Due
Jan
17
Last day to add/drop 16 week courses
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Alayna Adams
Alayna.Adams@anokatech.edu
763-576-4153

Cathy Bishop
CBishop@anokatech.edu

Cynthia Farley
cynthia.farley@anokatech.edu
763-576-4153

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

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