The Central Service Technician program covers the primary responsibilities of the technician and provides the knowledge necessary to be successful in this important field.
The course will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology
- Infection control
- Disinfection and sterilization procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Packaging and management of patient care supplies and equipment.
The complete program is 550 hours. The 150-hour coursework incorporates classroom and laboratory learning activities and resources. Students will then be eligible to take the HSPA certification examination for Certified Central Service Technician. The program concludes with a 400-hour clinical internship within a local health care facility.
The classroom hours will be Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm. The 400 clinical hours will be arranged when you are enrolled.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, two business references, personal interview, and completed physical examination.