Sterile Processing & Distribution Program

This program is designed to train students for careers in Central Supply Services in healthcare organizations, hospitals or laboratories. The Sterile Processing and Distribution Program prepares students to develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare, process, store, and issue both sterile and non-sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for direct patient care and clinical use.

To qualify for this program, students will need to submit:

  • High School Transcripts/GED or Diploma
  • Complete a Reading Comprehension Test and/or Submit College Transcripts
  • Complete College Health Forms

Spring 2025 Cohort:

May 2025 Cohort– In Person
May 8th- July 24th, 2025
Thursday in person from 5-7 pm; Saturday virtually from 8 am-12:30 pm.


Class Location: Trocaire College- 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
Mandatory Blackboard Orientation: May 8th @ 5 pm held at Trocaire College.


Clinical Experience: July 7th-July 18th (2 eight-hour days from 7:00 am-3:00 pm) at a local Kaleida or Catholic Health Hospital

*DAYS AND TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE


Hybrid Explained if offered = Classes are specifically scheduled for Examinations or Laboratories during class time or in person at Gerard Place on Tuesdays, between 8:30 am-12:00 pm (listed in the syllabus). Otherwise, students will use Trocaire’s Online Learning Management System for instruction and completion of online classwork for the course.

*Students can obtain loaner computers from Trocaire after enrollment for class

Surgical Technology Students scrubbing in

Students will receive the following services and course materials at no additional cost:

  • Textbook
  • SPD National Certification Exam ($125 Fee covered in tuition)
  • Full Funding Available for Qualified Applicants
  • The cost of the program will be $1800
  • Work Readiness Training Available

Application found below

Sterile Processing and Distribution Program Application

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Race (Required by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Civil Rights Act, 1964)*
Military Status
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I hereby certify that the information contained in the Sterile Processing Application I submit to Trocaire College is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, I understand that material omissions or falsification of this application in any detail may result in my disqualification from consideration or dismissal from Trocaire Sterile Processing Program.*
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If you have copies of your high school transcripts/GED or diploma, please attach a copy.
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If you have copies of your College Transcripts, or have previously taken the reading comprehension test, please attach a copy.
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Sterile Processing Review Class

Fall 2024 REVIEW DATES:

October 22nd & October 24th, 2024
Times: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Remote via Teams link
Application found below

Sterile Processing and Distribution Review Class Application

Trocaire Sterile Processing and Distribution Review Class Application

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What do Sterile Processors do?

Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.

Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization. Record sterilizer test results.

Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sterile Processors in Western New York can expect a median annual wage of $38,000 or $18.275/hour. Starting salaries can be $29,990 or roughly $14.42/hour.

The employment rate for Sterile Processors is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, much larger than the average for all occupations.

Employment Path Possibilities

Experience could also lead to careers in fields such as:

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