SPD: Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

Course Duration: 115 hours
Externship Duration: 240-400 hours
Enrollment Cost: $600.00
Tuition Cost: $4,025
Total Cost: $4,625.00

SPDT or SPD Tech stands for Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician. They are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical equipment. As a result, they act as an invaluable defense against the spread of diseases.

Our program is designed to prepare you for both the CBSPD Certification Exam and the rigor of the healthcare industry. You do not need any prior experience in the healthcare industry or the medical field to enroll. This program meets the recognized national and international credentialing industry standards for the development, implementation, and maintenance of certification programs set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Our courses range from 5-10 weeks depending on the schedule of your choice. We offer a variety of schedules so you can choose the one that works for you. 80% of the course is delivered online via live Zoom lectures with the remaining 20% devoted to in-person labs where students receive hands-on training.

To enroll in this course you must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. You must provide a government ID and submit to a background check.

Program Features

Our programs offer unrivaled speed, affordability, and flexibility. Each course is led by an experienced teacher who will prepare you to pass the board exam and give you the tools you need to succeed as an SPD tech. The cost of the program includes:

1. Textbook and uniform
2. A comprehensive online review for the board exam
3. BLS/CPR certification from Zenith Career Services.
4. An in-house career workshop to improve your resume and interview skills.

Altamont Healthcare graduates who have passed the board exam are eligible for our exclusive externship program. This program provides 240-400 hours of training and hands-on experience in a real medical facility and the opportunity to impress potential employers with your dedication and performance. Externships are a great way to earn work experience, build connections, and familiarize yourself with job responsibilities before applying for a position.

Learn From the Best

At Altamont Healthcare, you will be taught by certified and experienced instructors who love their work. We partner with hospitals where you will visit an actual Sterile Processing Department to get first-hand experience, interaction, and education with sterile processing technicians, managers, and nurses. Our curriculum ensures that you’ll fully understand the sterilization process and the importance of maintaining a high quality of care and dedication at each level of the department. Our program is approved and recommended by all hospitals nationwide because we are recognized by the Certification Board of Sterile Processing.

SPD + ERT Promotion

We’ll waive your ERT Registration fee when you co-enroll in SPD. Combined with our Option 1 discount, you could save up to $545.00 while boosting your earning potential and making yourself more attractive to employers.

Enrolling in SPD + ERT gives you a head start in the field by equipping you with specialized knowledge and skills that most SPD techs do not have. Having education in both SPD and ERT makes you more competitive during the hiring process and gives you leverage when negotiating a salary.

Flexible Tuition Payments

We are committed to serving our local communities. We are proud to provide one of the nation’s most affordable tuition rates among SPD certificate programs. We offer several different payment plans and discounts that can be found here. If none of our payment plans seem within your reach, we would be happy to talk with you and figure out a plan that works for you.

SPD Techs are in demand.

The best time to become a certified sterile processing technician is all the time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities have never been more concerned about sterilizing equipment and avoiding cross-contamination. In general, hospitals provide relatively high job security and great benefits. They will always be seeing patients, using medical tools, and performing surgeries; SPD Techs are essential to this process. The basic functioning of any hospital relies on the safe decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical tools. That is why Sterile Processing is sometimes referred to as the “heart” of the hospital.

Many SPDT positions are flexible, affording graduates the opportunity for full-time, part-time, per diem, and even traveling roles for hospitals, healthcare facilities, research laboratories, and private corporations. SPD Techs can expect to make about $50,000 per year, with top earners making over $73,000!

We Help You Prepare for Your New Sterile Processing Career

If you want to become a Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician, we are here to help you achieve your goals. We understand how difficult this examination can be and want to make sure you are as ready as you can be to improve your chances of success. Our instructors want you to succeed and will do everything they can to give you the best chance of passing. We also offer a free board exam review for those who are intending to take the CBSPD board exam!

Board Examination Review

Before you become a Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician, you need to pass an examination to ensure you have the knowledge necessary to perform well in the field. There are strict regulations that dictate how to perform this job properly. At Altamont Healthcare, we offer an examination review designed to work around your schedule in both home and work through a comprehensive online format. The content of the review goes over all important topics that will appear in the board exam, quizzes along with each topic, and 4 practice tests that are made up of over 400 board-exam type questions. This will further prepare you to take and pass the certification board exam. We understand how overwhelming this examination can be and we want to make sure you have all the tools to pass it.

Sterile Processing review content

During the SPDT examination review, we will cover all of the information you need to pass the board examination. The review content is based on the book, The Basic’s of Sterile Processing 5th Edition by Nancy Chobin. The Sterile Processing Board Examination this review is geared towards is the examination through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution which is a 5- year certification. While we can’t teach all the concepts in this short period of time, we can help you review the information you’ve already learned to ensure you can more easily remember it when you take your examination. Our instructors are available to answer any questions you may have and help you understand the concepts that may be difficult for you to grasp.

The course has 3 modules aimed to hit the main focus points of the examination and clarify confusing concepts. Additionally, there are 3 sets of 100-item  examinations with multiple-choice questions, designed to give each reviewee a feel for the actual board examinations. Basically, this review will improve your ability to identify the right answer when faced with analytical and situational-type of questions.

• Module 1 (Ethics & Life Sciences)
• Module 2  (Decontamination & Preparation and Packaging)
• Module 3 (Sterilization, Storage & Distribution)
• Practice Exams (4 sets of 100-item exams)

Registration and Log In

Our Comprehensive Online Review course is available to all our students and alumni. Your instructor will provide you with a link to this review at the end of the course.

Contact us today to learn more.