Course Overview

The Sterile Services Technician Training Level 4 is a CPD-accredited, fully online training programme designed for anyone looking to build a career in sterile services, decontamination units, or Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD) within NHS hospitals, private clinics, or pharmaceutical facilities across the UK.

Structured into 7 comprehensive modules and 20+ guided video lessons, this online sterile services training equips you with the critical skills to ensure safe, sterile, and compliant healthcare environments. You’ll master universal precautions, sterile garbing, laminar airflow hood procedures, compounding techniques, and pharmacy calculations, alongside theoretical training in:

Microbiology and infection transmission
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of medical equipment
Decontamination equipment operation and maintenance
Packaging, storage, and transport of sterile supplies
Health & safety in sterile environments
Waste management and environmental control

Whether you’re entering the healthcare industry or seeking advanced knowledge in sterilisation protocols, this Level 4 sterile services course delivers career-focused training that enhances patient safety, boosts your CV, and prepares you for vital NHS and clinical roles.

Get certified and unlock job opportunities in healthcare — start your learning journey today and step confidently into the world of decontamination and sterile processing.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this Level 4 Sterile Services Technician Course, you will be able to:

Apply strict universal precautions to maintain aseptic environments
Perform professional sterile hand washing and full garbing procedures
Operate, clean, and maintain laminar air flow hoods (horizontal & vertical)
Execute sterile pharmaceutical compounding techniques with confidence
Solve pharmacy maths problems, including alligation and dilution
Accurately calculate dosages and distinguish therapeutic vs. lethal doses
Understand compounding workflow from garbing to product preparation

Why Enrol in This Sterile Services Technician Course?

This Sterile Services Technician Level 4 course has been expertly designed to match UK healthcare standards, making it the ideal qualification for those looking to secure roles in sterilisation, decontamination, or surgical equipment reprocessing. You’ll gain:

Immediate access to industry-specific training
24/7 online course materials – study at your own pace, wherever and whenever
A recognised CPD-accredited certificate upon completion
Advanced knowledge to boost employability in a high-demand healthcare niche

This course is also designed to enhance your skills in infection control, ensuring you’re ready for roles in hospital sterilisation departments, decontamination units, or CSSDs.

Who is This Sterile Services Technician Training Level 4 for?

This Sterile Services Technician course is perfect for:

Aspiring sterile services technicians aiming to work in hospitals or surgical centres
Healthcare professionals looking to specialise in infection control or decontamination
CSSD staff seeking formal training and CPD certification in sterile processing
Anyone interested in supporting patient safety through sterilisation procedures and infection control

Prerequisites for This Sterile Services Technician Training Level 4 Course

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:

Beginners who wish to start a career in sterile services or healthcare support
Current healthcare staff aiming to improve decontamination knowledge
Professionals seeking CPD-accredited certification in sterile processing

The course is open to all learners aged 16 and over with a basic understanding of English, IT, and numeracy.

Certification

Upon completing the Sterile Services Technician Training Level 4 course, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your knowledge and skills as a nursing assistant in the UK. The Digital version of the certificate is available for £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for £14.99 only.

Career Path

This Level 4 Sterile Services course opens up multiple pathways in the healthcare support sector. Career roles include:

Sterile Services Technician
Assist in decontaminating and preparing surgical equipment across hospitals and healthcare settings.
Average UK Salary: £20,000 – £27,000 per year
Decontamination Technician
Specialise in infection control and sterilisation, ensuring all instruments meet hygiene and safety standards.
Average UK Salary: £21,000 – £28,000 per year
CSSD Operative
Work in Central Sterile Services Departments processing reusable medical equipment.
Average UK Salary: £19,000 – £25,000 per year
Infection Control Support Worker
Support hospital infection prevention strategies and sterilisation audits.
Average UK Salary: £22,000 – £29,000 per year
Theatre Support Technician
Provide sterile instruments for surgical teams and manage instrument flow pre/post-surgery.
Average UK Salary: £21,000 – £30,000 per year
Healthcare Support Worker (Decontamination Specialism)
Broaden your role within healthcare by combining patient support and equipment sterilisation.
Average UK Salary: £19,000 – £24,000 per year

With further training, progression into senior roles such as Lead Sterile Services Manager or Decontamination Policy Advisor is also possible.

Ready to start your career in sterile services?

Take the first step today! Enrol now in our CPD-accredited Sterile Services Technician Level 4 Course and gain the skills to become a sterile services technician in the healthcare sector.

Sterile Services Technician Training Level 4 | CPD Accredited Course

Microbiology and infection transmission
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of medical equipment
Decontamination equipment operation and maintenance
Packaging, storage, and transport of sterile supplies
Health & safety in sterile environments
Waste management and environmental control