Programs
Career-Focused Training Programs
Breakthrough Academy is a career-focused training school offering flexible, hybrid programs in healthcare sterile processing, healthcare data analytics, and home health. We specialize in helping adult learners gain real skills, pass certification exams, and enter the workforce with confidence. At Breakthrough Academy, you are more than a student — you are a future professional, leader, and change-maker.
CRCST Sterile Processing Program
Prepare for the HSPA CRCST certification and entry-level sterile processing technician roles.
The CRCST Sterile Processing Program prepares you for the HSPA Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam and entry-level sterile processing roles in hospitals and surgery centers. You will learn decontamination and cleaning of instruments, packaging, sterilization, and storage processes, infection prevention and patient safety principles, and regulatory standards and best practices.
Format & Duration: Hybrid learning with online theory and in-person skills/lab sessions. Classes are designed to fit around work and family commitments.
Best for: Individuals seeking their first healthcare job or those looking to change careers into a high-demand field. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the HSPA CRCST certification exam and pursue employment as a sterile processing technician.
CHL – Certified Healthcare Leader Program
Develop the leadership, communication, and management skills needed to supervise and lead sterile processing departments.
The CHL Program is designed for current or aspiring leaders in sterile processing and related departments who want to grow in leadership, communication, and operational management. You will learn leadership and supervision skills, staffing, scheduling, and productivity, quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness, and team communication and conflict management.
Format & Duration: Flexible hybrid format to support working supervisors, leads, and senior techs.
Best for: Lead technicians, supervisors, and managers, or CRCST-certified technicians preparing for leadership roles. Graduates will be better equipped to lead teams, improve processes, and prepare for the HSPA CHL exam.
HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Program
Specialized training for endoscope reprocessing and certification preparation.
The HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Program provides specialized training in the critical field of endoscope reprocessing. This program prepares you for the HSPA CER certification exam and positions you for roles requiring expertise in flexible endoscope cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes.
Format & Duration: Hybrid program combining online instruction with hands-on lab sessions. Flexible scheduling designed for working professionals.
Best for: Sterile processing technicians seeking specialization in endoscope reprocessing or those looking to advance their careers in this high-demand area of healthcare.
Healthcare Data Analytics & Computer Application Program
Gain practical skills in data analysis and visualization to support data-driven decisions in healthcare.
The Healthcare Data Analytics Program introduces you to the tools and techniques used to make data-driven decisions in healthcare. You will learn Excel for data analysis and reporting, introduction to SQL for working with databases, basics of Python for data manipulation, and dashboards and data visualization for decision-making using tools like Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, SAS, and R.
Format & Duration: Hybrid program combining online instruction, guided practice, and real-world case studies. Our flexible, 14-week hybrid training is designed especially for adult learners who want to move forward without putting everything else on hold.
Best for: Healthcare workers who want to move into analytical roles, individuals interested in data and quality improvement, or anyone seeking a bridge between clinical insight and data skills. Graduates will be able to support departments with basic analysis, reporting, and dashboards that inform performance improvement and decision-making.
Choose a program that aligns with your goals and season of life.
We offer programs in sterile processing and central service, healthcare leadership and management, and healthcare data analytics.