Prepare for a career in the fast-paced field of Healthcare Sterile Processing. Central Service Technicians work in hospitals and surgery centers to clean, decontaminate, disinfect, sterilize, and distribute medical and surgical instruments and equipment. With classroom lectures, lab instruction and a clinical experience, students will be prepared to take the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association’s (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam.
Class Dates: January 14 – May 1, 2026
Orientation: January 14 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Classroom: January 21 – April 13 | Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm
-Class will be mix of online work, live virtual classes, and lab on campus
*Clinical Dates: April 20 – May 1, 2026: Monday – Friday (Must be available for both day and evening shift) 80 Hours (full time)
Requirements: Vaccination records and background check (additional $10.50 fee if fingerprinting is required) must be completed by September 3. Physical demands include standing for up to 8 hours, repetitive lifting of up to 25 pounds, and pushing/pulling heavy carts.
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| 3/22/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 3/27/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 3/29/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 3/3/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 3/5/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 4/10/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 4/12/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 4/17/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 4/19/2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Anoka Technical College – 304 – Classroom Lab |
| 4/20/2026 12:00AM – 12:00AM | Clinicals Start – Arranged |
| 5/1/2026 12:00AM – 12:00AM | Clinicals End – Arranged |
Professional & Workforce Training provides fast, efficient, in-depth, and highly interactive training through classroom instruction and hands-on experience.
Anoka Technical College – Professional Training
Suite 191
1355 West Hwy 10
Anoka, MN 55303
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm