Coachella, California
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Coachella
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near Coachella?
The closest sterile processing programs to Coachella are at High Desert Medical College-Temecula, Central Sterilization Solutions and Southwestern College, 59 miles away and more. Online and hybrid options are listed below. Medical equipment preparers in California earn a median of $61,370 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sterile Processing Programs to Coachella
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician at High Desert Medical College-TemeculaTemecula, CA | 59 mi | Hybrid | 32 weeks | 400 hours | |
| In-Person CRCST Class (Sterile Processing Technician) at Central Sterilization SolutionsCorona, CA | 83 mi | On campus | 35 weeks | Included | $1,599 |
| Central Service Technology at Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, CA | 88 mi | On campus | 27 weeks | Included |
Straight-line distance from the centre of Coachella to the school (IPEDS or Census coordinates). Program facts from each school's own pages, November 2026; blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.
Online and Hybrid Sterile Processing Options for Coachella
| Program | Format | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician (CE 086) at Kishwaukee College | Online | $1,300 | |
| Diploma in Sterile Processing at Herzing University-Madison | Online | $530 | |
| Sterile Processing Technician (STR100) at Lehman College | Online |
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Sources
- Official program pages of the schools listed, reviewed November 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file (city coordinates)
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Medical Equipment Preparers, California