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Student ID:__________________________
Student Name:_______________________
Adviser Name:_______________________
Catalog: 2018-2019 Catalog
Program: Central Service Technician, Certificate (438.2)
Date:__/__/__
TRF=Transfer Credit; CBE=Credit by Exam; CLEP=College Level Exam Program; AP=Advanced Placement Exam

Central Service Technician, Certificate (438.2)

Boyce
Certificate

Health Programs - Limited Admissions 

This program is designed to prepare students for the entry-level position of central service technician with exposure to all facets of central service functioning. Training involves surgical instrumentation, principles of cleaning and processing equipment and instrumentation, methods of sterilization, packaging and storage, maintenance of equipment, case cart systems, inventory control and current trends in central service. Clinical experiences in area hospitals’ central service departments are included.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  1. Utilize required techniques related to the sterilization process.
  2. Identify and describe the function of instruments and equipment.
  3. Define and utilize aseptic techniques and principles.
  4. Utilize health-care related computer applications.
  5. Display behaviors appropriate for a professional health care environment.

Graduates are eligible for national certification through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

Certificate Requirements

One Semester

Course NameCredits:Term TakenCCAC GradeTRF/CBE*
CLEP/AP*
ALH 106 - Basic Life Support Credits: 1
CIT 615 - Computer Applications in Health Care Credits: 1
CST 103 - Inventory Mgmt for Central Service Credits: 3
CST 112C - Central Service Clinical Credits: 6
SUR 110 - Surgical & Central Service Technology 1 Credits: 5

Total: 16 Credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 16

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