Southfield, Michigan

Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Southfield

Where Can You Become a Sterile Processing Tech Near Southfield?

There are 7 sterile processing technician programs near Southfield within 50 miles, at Oakland Community College, Dorsey College, Schoolcraft College, Dorsey College-Roseville and others. Oakland Community College trains students in Southfield itself, ranked 4 of 9 in Michigan. The highest-scoring program nearby is at Schoolcraft College, 10 miles away. Technicians in Michigan earn a median of $45,670 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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

programs within 50 miles: 7
schools in Southfield: 1
lowest published price: $2,500
MI median pay (BLS): $45,670

Sterile Processing Schools in Southfield

Oakland Community College: Sterile Processing Technician (Certificate of Completion), Official Program PageSterile Processing Technician (Certificate of Completion)

Oakland Community College runs this on campus non-credit course (14 weeks, 2 evenings per week plus clinicals). The school publishes a price of $2,500 (2026-27). Clinical: 96 hours of onsite clinical experience at a metro-Detroit hospital, outside regular classroom days. Evening classes are offered. It ranks 4 of 9 in Michigan with a score of 48.

Weeks: 14
Clinical: 96 hr
Cost: $2,500published total, 2026-27

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Oakland Community College on the Michigan ranking

Top Picks Near Southfield

Pick	Program	Distance	Score
Best overall	Schoolcraft College: Sterile Processing Skills Certificate (CRT.0P285/CRT.00285)Livonia · Certificate · 32 weeks	10 mi	83
Lowest published cost	Oakland Community College: Sterile Processing Technician (Certificate of Completion)Southfield · Non-credit course · 14 weeks · $2,500	0 mi	48
Fastest	Dorsey College: Sterile Processing TechnicianMadison Heights · Certificate · 26 weeks	8 mi	37
Best online or hybrid	Dorsey College-Roseville: Sterile Processing TechnicianRoseville · Certificate · 26 weeks	18 mi	37

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 Southfield

Program	Distance	Format	Length	Clinical hours	Cost	Score
Oakland Community College: Sterile Processing Technician (Certificate of Completion)Southfield, MI	0 mi	On campus	14 weeks	96	$2,500	48
Dorsey College: Sterile Processing TechnicianMadison Heights, MI	8 mi	Hybrid	26 weeks	Included		37
Schoolcraft College certificate: Sterile Processing Skills Certificate (CRT.0P285/CRT.00285)Livonia, MI	10 mi	On campus	32 weeks	400		83
Schoolcraft College associate degree: Associate in General Studies using Sterile Processing Skills CertificateLivonia, MI	10 mi					0
Dorsey College-Roseville: Sterile Processing TechnicianRoseville, MI	18 mi	Hybrid	26 weeks	Included		37
Dorsey College-Woodhaven: Sterile Processing TechnicianWoodhaven, MI	23 mi	Hybrid	26 weeks	Included		35
Washtenaw Community College: Sterile Processing (Certificate), program code CTSPTFAnn Arbor, MI	25 mi		16 credits	Included		57

Straight-line distance from the centre of Southfield 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 Southfield Students

Program	Format	Distance	Cost
Owens Community College: Sterile Processing Certificate (ZSPC)	Hybrid	63 mi
Dorsey College-Saginaw: Sterile Processing Technician	Hybrid	78 mi
Delta College: Sterile Processing Technician, Advanced Certificate	Hybrid	83 mi	$4,734
Kishwaukee College: Sterile Processing Technician (CE 086)	Online		$1,300
Herzing University-Madison: Diploma in Sterile Processing	Online		$530
Lehman College: Sterile Processing Technician (STR100)	Online

Best online sterile processing programs

Sterile Processing Technician Training Near Southfield: Questions

How Far Is the Closest Program From Southfield?

It's in Southfield itself: the course at Oakland Community College in Southfield. 7 programs are within 50 miles in all.

What Does Training Cost Near Southfield?

Oakland Community College publishes $2,500.

Which Program Near Southfield Is Fastest?

Oakland Community College's course, at 14 weeks with 96 clinical hours, 0 miles from Southfield.

Are There Evening or Weekend Classes Near Southfield?

Yes: Oakland Community College offers evening or weekend classes within 50 miles.

Do You Need Certification to Work in Michigan?

Michigan 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 Michigan?

A median of $45,670 a year statewide, from $37,750 at the bottom tenth to $58,050 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025, medical equipment preparers).

More Training in Michigan

Best sterile processing technician programs in Michigan: 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, Michigan