Waukesha County Technical College
Central Service Technician

Central Service Technician

Program InformationTechnical Standards

Degree Type

6-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code

30-534-1

Time to Degree

Less than 1 year

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

Hybrid

Daytime

Evening

The students enrolled in the Central Service Technician program should be able to meet the established technical standards identified below with or without reasonable accommodation. The technical standards for the Central Service Technician program are representative of those found in the Central Service Technician profession.

Review the Central Service Technician Technical Standards.

Program OverviewApplication DeadlinesProgram Cost

Central service technicians provide patient care services in the healthcare facility by maintaining the equipment and supplies used in hospital and clinical settings. Learn the principles, procedures and skills needed to process, package, sterilize and distribute tools and equipment used in surgery and other patient care areas.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2021 Start

  • Submit application by March 1, 2021
  • Complete checklist items by April 5, 2021

Spring 2021 Start

  • Submit application by January 5, 2021
  • Complete checklist items by January 11, 2021

Summer 2021 Start

  • This program cannot be started in summer.

* Application deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

  • Any computer or tablet
  • Drug screen: $55
  • Immunizations: up to $850

How To Apply

* The promo code is not valid for refund on a previously submitted app fee.

Questions? Visit the Admissions page or contact the Office of Admissions | 262.691.5200.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Outreach team by filling out our online form or by email at outreach@wctc.edu.

Central service technicians work independently and as part of a team. If you have an interest in the medical field, are an active listener, detail-oriented team player with a penchant for organization, this may be a career to explore.

  • Central Service Technician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Processing Technician
  • Supply Processing Technician
  • Medical Equipment Preparer

$31,000 – $44,000 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

This program does not qualify for financial aid.

Questions? Contact your program advisor.

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What Makes This Program Unique?

1

We offer courses for both day (fall) and evening (spring) completion options in this short-term, one-semester program.

2

After completing 400 hours of on-the-job experience, graduates are able to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam.

3

Current employees in the field can complete this program and then take the IAHCSMM certification exam.

Central Service Technician

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