Coconut Creek, Florida

Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Coconut Creek

Where Can You Become a Sterile Processing Tech Near Coconut Creek?

There are 4 sterile processing technician programs near Coconut Creek within 50 miles, at Atlantic Technical College, Concorde Career Institute-Miramar, Lindsey Hopkins Technical College and Miami Dade College. Atlantic Technical College trains students in Coconut Creek itself, ranked 3 of 13 in Florida. Technicians in Florida earn a median of $45,890 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Researched and edited by Taylor Rupe · Updated November 11, 2026

programs within 50 miles: 4
schools in Coconut Creek: 1
lowest published price: $2,236
FL median pay (BLS): $45,890

Sterile Processing Schools in Coconut Creek

Atlantic Technical College: Central Sterile Processing Technology, Official Program PageCentral Sterile Processing Technology

Atlantic Technical College (public) runs this on campus certificate (About 6 months full-time). The school publishes a price of $2,236. Clinical: Clinical externship at local hospital and outpatient facilities; externship hours may vary. It ranks 3 of 13 in Florida with a score of 53.

Weeks: 26About 6 months full-time
Instruction: 650 hr
Clinical: Included
Cost: $2,236published total

Prepares for

CRCSTHSPA
CSPDTCBSPD

Atlantic Technical College on the Florida ranking

Top Picks Near Coconut Creek

Pick	Program	Distance	Score
Best overall	Atlantic Technical College: Central Sterile Processing TechnologyCoconut Creek · Certificate · 26 weeks · $2,236	3 mi	53
Fastest	Miami Dade College: Central Sterile Processing Technician Career Technical CertificateMiami · Certificate · 35 weeks	35 mi	25
Best for working adults	Lindsey Hopkins Technical College: Central Sterile Processing TechnologyMiami · Certificate	34 mi	6

Score out of 100 from hands-on hours, certification prep, published cost and federal completions; how programs are scored.

Every Program Within 50 Miles of Coconut Creek

Program	Distance	Format	Length	Clinical hours	Cost	Score
Atlantic Technical College: Central Sterile Processing TechnologyCoconut Creek, FL	3 mi	On campus	26 weeks	Included	$2,236	53
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar: Sterile Processing Technician (Diploma)Miramar, FL	22 mi					25
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College: Central Sterile Processing TechnologyMiami, FL	34 mi	On campus	650 hours		$2.56	6
Miami Dade College: Central Sterile Processing Technician Career Technical CertificateMiami, FL	35 mi	On campus	35 weeks	Included		25

Straight-line distance from the centre of Coconut Creek 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 Classes for Coconut Creek Students

Program	Format	Cost
Lehman College: Sterile Processing Technician (STR100)	Online
Kishwaukee College: Sterile Processing Technician (CE 086)	Online	$1,300
Herzing University-Madison: Diploma in Sterile Processing	Online	$530

Best online sterile processing programs

Sterile Processing Technician Training Near Coconut Creek: Questions

How Far Is the Closest Program From Coconut Creek?

3 miles: the certificate at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek. 4 programs are within 50 miles in all.

What Does Training Cost Near Coconut Creek?

Atlantic Technical College publishes $2,236.

Which Program Near Coconut Creek Is Fastest?

Atlantic Technical College's certificate, at 26 weeks, 3 miles from Coconut Creek.

Are There Evening or Weekend Classes Near Coconut Creek?

Yes: Lindsey Hopkins Technical College and Miami Dade College offer evening or weekend classes within 50 miles.

Do You Need Certification to Work in Florida?

Florida has no certification law in force, but many hospitals hire for HSPA's CRCST, which needs 400 hands-on hours for full certification. How the CRCST works.

How Much Do Sterile Processing Technicians Make in Florida?

A median of $45,890 a year statewide, from $35,630 at the bottom tenth to $62,000 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025, medical equipment preparers).

More Training in Florida

Best sterile processing technician programs in Florida: every local program ranked by score, with the certification rules and pay.

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Sources

Official program pages of the schools listed, reviewed November 2026
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.1012 (score inputs)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file (city coordinates)
BLS OEWS May 2025: Medical Equipment Preparers, Florida