Central Service Technician
(30-534-1)
Technical Diploma-Less Than One Year
Course Information
Graduate Information
Program Requirements
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Program Description
The Central Service Department of a health care facility is the hub of all activity involving supplies and equipment for surgery, obstetrics, and other patient care areas. The central service technician assumes an important role in supporting patient care services and is especially involved in the prevention of infection. The central service technician cleans, sterilizes, and assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments according to prescribed procedures and techniques. They are also responsible for the records associated with orders, charges, and inventory.
The curriculum is comprised of central service technician skill courses, occupational support, and general education courses. The graduate is awarded a technical diploma and is eligible to write the international certification exam offered by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Central service is an emerging occupation and will expand as health care becomes more specialized.
Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other health care facilities are finding it increasingly necessary to hire individuals who specialize in the maintenance, storage, and handling of equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Program Admission Requirements
• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
• Wisconsin criminal background check and processing fee
• A pre-entrance health history and physical examination must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of the Central Service Technician program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time.
For detailed requirements, click on the Admission Requirements link toward the top of this page or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.
Helpful Academic Background
• English (grammar, punctuation, spelling)
• Basic math
• Biology
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work accurately and with a high degree of manual dexterity
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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.
This program is not eligible for financial aid consideration. However, students may be eligible for an alternative student loan.
Information regarding alternative loans is available at the following link: http://www.cvtc.edu/pages/322.asp