San Diego, California
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near San Diego
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near San Diego?
2 sterile processing programs run within 50 miles of San Diego, at Southwestern College and High Desert Medical College-Temecula; the closest is 15 miles away. Medical equipment preparers in California earn a median of $61,370 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Sterile Processing Programs Within 50 Miles of San Diego
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Service Technology at Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, CA | 15 mi | On campus | 27 weeks | Included | |
| Sterile Processing Technician at High Desert Medical College-TemeculaTemecula, CA | 47 mi | Hybrid | 32 weeks | 400 hours |
Straight-line distance from the centre of San Diego 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 San Diego
| Program | Format | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | Hybrid | 81 mi | $2,891 |
| Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Program at Martinson College | Hybrid | 87 mi | |
| Sterilization Processing Distribution Technician at Southern California Regional Occupational Center | Hybrid | 99 mi | |
| Hospital Central Service Technician at Premiere Career College | Hybrid | 100 mi | $12,000 |
| Sterile Processing Technician (CE 086) at Kishwaukee College | Online | $1,300 | |
| Diploma in Sterile Processing at Herzing University-Madison | Online | $530 |
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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, California