Overview Students are prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a Central Service Technician. Central Service is the hub of all activities involving supplies and equipment for surgery, obstetric, emergency departments and other patient care areas. Students learn the principles of standard precautions, asepsis, disinfection and sterilization procedures. Effective communication is vital within this multi-service area. Central Service is located in all healthcare facilities such as nursing homes, clinics and hospitals. Both classroom instruction and clinical experience are part of the curriculum. Patient interaction is minimal within this area of specialty. Upon finishing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. You will then be eligible to test for the credentials of Central Service Technician through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Students are responsible for transportation to and from classroom, lab and clinical sites. A minimum of two clinical sites will be utilized in the clinical portion of the class. The Central Service Technician program is a Technical Diploma and offered at MSTC's Marshfield campus. |
