Northeast Iowa Community College to launch sterile processing technician program

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 253

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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Northeast Iowa Community College has created a new certificate program to help fill necessary roles in ensuring the health and safety of patients undergoing surgery.

The Calmar-based community college announced in a news release it is launching a new sterile processing technician career pathway certificate program, with its first classes set to begin Oct. 20. Students will have one in-person lab day as part of the 14-week program, with the rest of instruction and training …

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