Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Murfreesboro

Where Can You Become a Sterile Processing Tech Near Murfreesboro?

There are 3 sterile processing technician programs near Murfreesboro within 50 miles, at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro, Nashville State Community College and Motlow State Community College. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro trains students in Murfreesboro itself, ranked 3 of 8 in Tennessee. Technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $46,990 a year (BLS, May 2025).

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

programs within 50 miles: 3
schools in Murfreesboro: 1
lowest published price: $3,082
TN median pay (BLS): $46,990

Sterile Processing Schools in Murfreesboro

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro: Central Sterile Processing Technology (Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate), Official Program PageCentral Sterile Processing Technology (Central Sterile Processing Technician Certificate)

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro (public) runs this on campus certificate (About 8 months full time (two trimesters)). The school publishes a price of $3,082 (2026-27). Clinical: CSP 2012 Clinical Practicum in the second trimester. It ranks 3 of 8 in Tennessee with a score of 48.

Weeks: 35
Instruction: 864 hr
Clinical: Included
Cost: $3,082published total, 2026-27

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro on the Tennessee ranking

Top Picks Near Murfreesboro

Pick	Program	Distance	Score
Best overall	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro: Central Sterile Processing Technology (Central Sterile Processing Technician certificate)Murfreesboro · Certificate · 35 weeks · $3,082	0 mi	48
Lowest published cost	Nashville State Community College: Central Sterile Processing Technology Technical CertificateNashville · Certificate · 40 weeks · $4,574	31 mi	42
Fastest	Motlow State Community College: Sterile ProcessingTullahoma · Certificate · 32 weeks	34 mi	25

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 Murfreesboro

Program	Distance	Format	Length	Clinical hours	Cost	Score
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro: Central Sterile Processing Technology (Central Sterile Processing Technician certificate)Murfreesboro, TN	0 mi	On campus	35 weeks	Included	$3,082	48
Nashville State Community College: Central Sterile Processing Technology Technical CertificateNashville, TN	31 mi	On campus	40 weeks	Included	$4,574	42
Motlow State Community College: Sterile ProcessingTullahoma, TN	34 mi		32 weeks			25

Straight-line distance from the centre of Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro Students

Program	Format	Cost
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 Murfreesboro: Questions

How Far Is the Closest Program From Murfreesboro?

It's in Murfreesboro itself: the certificate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro. 3 programs are within 50 miles in all.

What Does Training Cost Near Murfreesboro?

Published prices run from $3,082 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro to $4,574 at Nashville State Community College.

Which Program Near Murfreesboro Is Fastest?

Motlow State Community College's certificate, at 32 weeks, 34 miles from Murfreesboro.

Do You Need Certification to Work in Tennessee?

Central service technicians at hospitals and ambulatory surgical treatment centers must pass a nationally accredited central service exam and hold a CRCST or CSPDT credential. Technicians working before January 1, 2017 are exempt, and new hires have two years to certify.

How Much Do Sterile Processing Technicians Make in Tennessee?

A median of $46,990 a year statewide, from $35,090 at the bottom tenth to $60,360 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025, medical equipment preparers).

More Training in Tennessee

Best sterile processing technician programs in Tennessee: 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, Tennessee