Helena, Montana
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near Helena
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near Helena?
The closest sterile processing programs to Helena are at College of Southern Idaho, Columbia Basin College and Yakima Valley College, 303 miles away and more. Online and hybrid options are listed below. Medical equipment preparers in Montana earn a median of $44,670 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sterile Processing Programs to Helena
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical/Central Sterile Processing Technology, Basic Technical Certificate at College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID | 303 mi | ||||
| Sterile Processing Technician, C at Columbia Basin CollegePasco, WA | 339 mi | 23 credits | Included | ||
| Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Certificate at Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA | 404 mi | Hybrid | 26 weeks | 400 hours | $3,074.45 |
Straight-line distance from the centre of Helena 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 Helena
| Program | Format | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Sterile Processing at Herzing University-Madison | Online | $530 | |
| Sterile Processing Technician (CE 086) at Kishwaukee College | Online | $1,300 | |
| Sterile Processing Technician (STR100) at Lehman College | Online |
More Sterile Processing Programs in Montana
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, Montana