Danvers, Massachusetts

Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Danvers

Where Can You Become a Sterile Processing Tech Near Danvers?

There are 4 sterile processing technician programs near Danvers within 50 miles, at North Shore Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, JVS Boston and Massachusetts Bay Community College. North Shore Community College trains students in Danvers itself, ranked 4 of 4 in Massachusetts. The highest-scoring program nearby is at JVS Boston, 17 miles away. Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of $58,580 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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

programs within 50 miles: 4
schools in Danvers: 1
lowest published price: $2,499
MA median pay (BLS): $58,580

Sterile Processing Schools in Danvers

North Shore Community College: Central Sterile Processing Technician (HEA104), Official Program PageCentral Sterile Processing Technician (HEA104)

North Shore Community College (public) runs this on campus and hybrid non-credit course. The school publishes a price of $2,499 (2026-27). Clinical: Hands-on clinical experience in a sterile processing department; placements in the North Shore (MA) service area, scheduled by site availability. Evening classes are offered. It ranks 4 of 4 in Massachusetts with a score of 48.

Clinical: Included
Cost: $2,499published total, 2026-27

Prepares for

CRCSTHSPA

North Shore Community College on the Massachusetts ranking

Top Picks Near Danvers

Pick	Program	Distance	Score
Best overall	JVS Boston: Central Sterile Processing Technician Training ProgramBoston · Non-credit course · 12 weeks	17 mi	83
Lowest published cost	North Shore Community College: Central Sterile Processing Technician (HEA104)Danvers · Non-credit course · $2,499	1 mi	48
Fastest	Massachusetts Bay Community College: Central Processing Technology (CPT) CertificateWellesley Hills · Certificate · 6 weeks	24 mi	60
Best for working adults	Bunker Hill Community College: Central Processing CertificateBoston · Certificate · 32 weeks	15 mi	50

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 Danvers

Program	Distance	Format	Length	Clinical hours	Cost	Score
North Shore Community College: Central Sterile Processing Technician (HEA104)Danvers, MA	1 mi	On campus and hybrid		Included	$2,499	48
Bunker Hill Community College: Central Processing CertificateBoston, MA	15 mi	On campus	32 weeks	Included	$289	50
JVS Boston: Central Sterile Processing Technician Training ProgramBoston, MA	17 mi	Hybrid	12 weeks	400		83
Massachusetts Bay Community College: Central Processing Technology (CPT) CertificateWellesley Hills, MA	24 mi	On campus	6 weeks	100	$256	60

Straight-line distance from the centre of Danvers 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 Danvers 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 Danvers: Questions

How Far Is the Closest Program From Danvers?

1 miles: the course at North Shore Community College in Danvers. 4 programs are within 50 miles in all.

What Does Training Cost Near Danvers?

North Shore Community College publishes $2,499.

Which Program Near Danvers Is Fastest?

Massachusetts Bay Community College's certificate, at 6 weeks with 100 clinical hours, 24 miles from Danvers.

Are There Evening or Weekend Classes Near Danvers?

Yes: North Shore Community College, Bunker Hill Community College and Massachusetts Bay Community College offer evening or weekend classes within 50 miles.

Do You Need Certification to Work in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

A median of $58,580 a year statewide, from $40,980 at the bottom tenth to $77,130 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025, medical equipment preparers).

More Training in Massachusetts

Best sterile processing technician programs in Massachusetts: 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, Massachusetts