The Woodlands, Texas
Sterile Processing Technician Programs Near the Woodlands
Where Can You Train in Sterile Processing Near the Woodlands?
6 sterile processing programs run within 50 miles of The Woodlands, at Lone Star College-Tomball, Fortis Institute, Fortis College and Houston Community College; the closest is 8 miles away. Medical equipment preparers in Texas earn a median of $46,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Sterile Processing Programs Within 50 Miles of the Woodlands
| Program | Distance | Format | Length | Clinical | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician Non-Practicum Certificate, OSA at Lone Star College-TomballTomball, TX | 8 mi | 152 hours | |||
| Sterile Processing Technician Practicum Track at Lone Star College-TomballTomball, TX | 8 mi | 400 hours | |||
| Sterile Processing Technician at Fortis InstituteHouston, TX | 18 mi | Hybrid | 900 hours | Included | $18,063 |
| Sterile Processing Technician at Fortis CollegeHouston, TX | 31 mi | Hybrid | 780 hours | 180 hours | $18,063 |
| Sterile Processing, C1 at Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX | 31 mi | On campus and hybrid | 32 weeks | Included | |
| Sterile Processing Technician, O.S.A. at Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX | 31 mi | On campus and hybrid | 32 weeks |
Straight-line distance from the centre of The Woodlands 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 the Woodlands
| 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, Texas