Central Service Technician

6-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code 30-534-1

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.

How Long It Will Take

Full-time students can complete this program in one semester.

Start Date

You can begin this program in the fall or spring semester.

How This Program Is Offered

This is offered on campus in a traditional classroom setting.

 What Makes This Program Unique

• We offer courses for both day and evening completion options.
• Students can gain a credential in a short period of time.
• 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.
• Current employees in the field can complete this program and then take the IAHCSMM certification exam.

Courses You'll Take

For the courses you’ll take, semester sequence, pathways and course descriptions, view the program catalog page.

Credit for Prior Learning

You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired. Learn more about credit for prior learning.