Gaston College: Central Sterile Processing, Official Program PageCentral Sterile Processing
Gaston College (public) runs this certificate.
Dallas, North Carolina
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Dallas
Where Can You Become a Sterile Processing Tech Near Dallas?
There is one sterile processing technician program near Dallas within 50 miles, at Gaston College. Gaston College trains students in Dallas itself. Technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $45,130 a year (BLS, May 2025).
- programs within 50 miles
- 1
- schools in Dallas
- 1
- NC median pay (BLS)
- $45,130
Sterile Processing Schools in Dallas
Every Program Within 50 Miles of Dallas
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical hours | Cost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston College: Central Sterile ProcessingDallas, NC · not admitting now | 0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the centre of Dallas 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 Dallas Students
| Program | Format | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson-Davie Community College: Central Sterile Processing | Hybrid | 68 mi | $286.50 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College: Central Sterile Processing | Hybrid | 73 mi | |
| 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 |
Sterile Processing Technician Training Near Dallas: Questions
How Far Is the Closest Program From Dallas?
It's in Dallas itself: the certificate at Gaston College in Dallas.
Do You Need Certification to Work in North Carolina?
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
A median of $45,130 a year statewide, from $36,410 at the bottom tenth to $58,950 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025, medical equipment preparers).
More Training in North Carolina
Best sterile processing technician programs in North Carolina: 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, North Carolina