Rhodes State College: Sterile Processing Technician Certificate, Official Program PageSterile Processing Technician Certificate
Rhodes State College (public) runs this on campus certificate. It ranks 7 of 7 in Ohio with a score of 0.
Lima, Ohio
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Lima
Where Can You Become a Sterile Processing Tech Near Lima?
There is one sterile processing technician program near Lima within 50 miles, at Rhodes State College. Rhodes State College trains students in Lima itself, ranked 7 of 7 in Ohio. Technicians in Ohio earn a median of $45,540 a year (BLS, May 2025).
- programs within 50 miles
- 1
- schools in Lima
- 1
- OH median pay (BLS)
- $45,540
Sterile Processing Schools in Lima
Every Program Within 50 Miles of Lima
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical hours | Cost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes State College: Sterile Processing Technician CertificateLima, OH | 4 mi | On campus | 0 |
Straight-line distance from the centre of Lima 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 Lima Students
| Program | Format | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Community College: Sterile Processing Certificate (ZSPC) | Hybrid | 66 mi | |
| 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 |
Sterile Processing Technician Training Near Lima: Questions
How Far Is the Closest Program From Lima?
4 miles: the certificate at Rhodes State College in Lima.
Do You Need Certification to Work in Ohio?
Ohio 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 Ohio?
A median of $45,540 a year statewide, from $36,620 at the bottom tenth to $57,870 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025, medical equipment preparers).
More Training in Ohio
Best sterile processing technician programs in Ohio: 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, Ohio