Program length and tuition can vary considerably, but those aren’t the only factors worth considering. Would you prioritize clinical experience, certification preparation, flexible scheduling, or help finding an externship when comparing programs?
Clinical experience and certification prep are the biggest factors I would prioritize, since they directly affect job readiness and passing the exam. Flexible scheduling and externship help are valuable, but only if the core training is solid. When I compared schools, I used online sterile processing to filter through programs side by side, which made the cost and duration differences much easier to weigh without the guesswork.
