Columbia, Maryland
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Columbia
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near Columbia?
6 sterile processing programs run within 50 miles of Columbia, at Montgomery College, Anne Arundel Community College, Prince George's Community College, Community College of Baltimore County and others; the closest is 17 miles away. Medical equipment preparers in Maryland earn a median of $48,680 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Sterile Processing Programs Within 50 Miles of Columbia
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician (TIP), AHT250 at Montgomery CollegeTakoma Park, MD | 17 mi | On campus | 96 hours | 80 hours | $1,920 |
| Central Sterile Processing Technician at Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD | 21 mi | 84 hours | Included | $2,050 | |
| Sterile Processing Technician (SPT-300) at Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD | 22 mi | On campus | $840 | ||
| Central Service Technician, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate at Community College of Baltimore CountyEssex, MD | 23 mi | On campus | 72 hours | 400 hours | $2,063 |
| Sterile Processing Technician Workforce Training Certificate at Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD | 35 mi | Hybrid | 13 weeks | $1,850 | |
| Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program at Chesapeake CollegeWye Mills, MD | 45 mi | On campus | 13 weeks | Included | $2,095 |
Straight-line distance from the centre of Columbia 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 Columbia
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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, Maryland