Columbia, Mississippi
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Columbia
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near Columbia?
The closest sterile processing programs to Columbia are at Delgado Community College, Baton Rouge Community College and Fletcher Technical Community College, 89 miles away and more. Online and hybrid options are listed below. Medical equipment preparers in Mississippi earn a median of $35,160 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sterile Processing Programs to Columbia
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sterile Processing Technician (Certificate of Technical Studies) at Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA | 89 mi | 32 weeks | |||
| Sterile Processing Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) at Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | 96 mi | 16 weeks | Included | ||
| Sterile Processing (Certificate of Technical Studies) at Fletcher Technical Community CollegeSchriever, LA | 123 mi | Hybrid | 32 weeks | 400 hours | $4,202.66 |
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
| 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 |
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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, Mississippi