The Workforce Development sterile processing technician program is a free 16-week training opportunity for individuals ages 18 and older interested in beginning a healthcare career through the essential work of sterile processing technology. Offered in partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), the program equips students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience required to ensure instruments are safely cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for surgery in an operating room setting.

Students will learn:

• Clinical communication and collaboration
• Instrument processing and documentation
• Case cart and supply management
• Quality assurance and professional judgment

Hear from a Sterile Processing Technologist Program Graduate

"My journey to becoming a sterile processing technician has been nothing short of life-changing, and it wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of the seasoned professionals, from the Workforce Development program coordinators, hospital managers to CCRI staff," says Lina. "This program gave me a new future and a sense of pride. I am excited to start this next chapter of my career. Thank you, Brown University Health and Workforce Development Program, for believing in me and giving me this opportunity."