Admission Requirements

The primary objective of the program is to promote the education of healthcare sterile processing and distribution personnel through certification to ensure safe and effective levels of practice to protect the public. Completion of the Sterile Processing Technician program will benefit individuals by allowing them to sit for the International Certification exam much sooner than if they trained on the job. Upon completion of clinical hour requirements, students completing this technical diploma may take the International Association for Healthcare Materials Management’s “Sterile Processing Technician” certification exam.

Steps for Admission

1. Complete a Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticship Standards application. For more information on how to complete this process, please contact apprenticeships@cvtc.edu.
2. Once your Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards application is approved, you will be provided with an application code to complete the CVTC Sterile Processing Technician Apprenticeship application at www.cvtc.edu.
3. Education Requirement – Applicants who did not graduate from high school, are not currently high school seniors, and did not receive an HSED or GED diploma can contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu to explore options to demonstrate college readiness.
4. Assessment Range - submit ONE of the following by providing proof with a transcript or score sheet.
   • Minimum high school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.1
   • Minimum college GPA of 2.0 (6 or more credits)
   • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
   • General Anatomy & Physiology (806-177) Must obtain a "C" grade or better.
   • ACT® composite score 19
   • ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) Assessment composite score of 246. The composite score consists of Reading, Writing and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS). ACCUPLACER® is an un-timed, computerized test. To schedule an ACCUPLACER® appointment, visit our website: cvtc.edu/assessment or contact Student Central at 715-833-6200. You will be subject to a testing fee.
     Compass® and ACCUPLACER® (Classic) scores are accepted as well. Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for additional information. 

Once all the above items have been completed, you will be considered for enrollment based on current openings in the program.

Additional Information

• Health History and Immunization - Forms must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of the Sterile Processing Technician (534 numbered courses). You will be notified by your program area when it's time to complete the process.
• Criminal Background Check - A criminal background check will be required upon entry into core courses. You will be notified by your program area when it's time to complete the process. Please note that a fee will apply.
• Proof of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association - BLS Provider level or the American Red Cross - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level is required of students before entering the clinical courses for this program. CVTC offers 531-454 CPR-BLS Provider; find more information at cvtc.edu/seminars. Proof must be verified with a current CPR card. Class rosters, letters from instructors or employers, and online course certification are not acceptable.
• Financial Aid – Apprenticeship applicants are not eligible for Financial Aid for this program.
• Transfer Credit – Applicants with postsecondary credits should submit an official transcript* to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.

*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.

Last Updated: May 21, 2025 @ 8:55 a.m.