Fort Smith, Arkansas
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Fort Smith
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near Fort Smith?
The closest sterile processing programs to Fort Smith are at Southern University at Shreveport, Collin College and Kilgore College, 196 miles away and more. Online and hybrid options are listed below. Medical equipment preparers in Arkansas earn a median of $38,100 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sterile Processing Programs to Fort Smith
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician - Certificate of Technical Studies at Southern University at ShreveportShreveport, LA | 196 mi | 32 weeks | 400 hours | ||
| Central Sterile Processing, Level 1 Certificate at Collin CollegeMcKinney, TX | 199 mi | Hybrid | 32 weeks | Included | |
| Sterile Processing at Kilgore CollegeKilgore, TX | 207 mi | On campus | 8 weeks | Included | $900 |
Straight-line distance from the centre of Fort Smith 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 and Hybrid Sterile Processing Options for Fort Smith
| Program | Format | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician (CE 086) at Kishwaukee College | Online | $1,300 | |
| Diploma in Sterile Processing at Herzing University-Madison | Online | $530 | |
| Sterile Processing Technician (STR100) at Lehman College | Online |
More Sterile Processing Programs in Arkansas
- Best sterile processing programs in ArkansasEvery local program ranked, with online options
- Sterile processing programs near El DoradoArkansas
- Sterile processing programs near FayettevilleArkansas
- Sterile processing programs near JonesboroArkansas
- Sterile processing programs near Little RockArkansas
- Sterile processing programs near Mountain HomeArkansas
Sources
- Official program pages of the schools listed, reviewed November 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file (city coordinates)
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Medical Equipment Preparers, Arkansas