Central Service Technician
This program is designed to provide the training required to prepare you for
Central Service Certification. It can also be your first step towards a
career in the healthcare field. You gain knowledge of national and
international standards for decontamination and sterilization. You study the
principles of microbiology with emphasis on decontamination, disinfection and
sterilization, with an overview of medical terminology, fundamentals of human
anatomy, proper care and handling of surgical instrumentation, basic surgical
instrument identification, inventory control, distribution, purchasing, and
healthcare trends. An internship at a local hospital is included in the
program.
Program Options
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Certificate of Completion
Other Program Info:
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Program Length:
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.5 quarters
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192 hours/11 credits
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Monday-Thursday
5:00PM-9:00PM
Enrollment:
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Students may enter at the beginning of fall, winter or
spring quarter.
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