The Central Service Technology Certificate Program is designed to
train technicians to receive and process supplies and equipment
from operating rooms and nursing units throughout the hospital.
The training involves decontamination, sterilization, and the preparation
and assembling of instruments for distribution. The proper treatment
for patients is essential; therefore, this process takes place in
a clean environment in the designated central supply department
of hospitals.
The criteria for entry into this certificate program meet the requirements
for the International Association of Healthcare Central Services
Materiel Management's approved program.
After successful completion of the program, the student may participate
in the Certified Registered Central Service Technician Exam if requirements are met. Upon successful completion of the actual certification exam (not the same as the final exams
of the program), the student has up to six months to accumulate
the 400 hours of hands-on experience which is required.
Admission Requirements
The potential student must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
The student is also required to purchase the boxed course which
includes the Central Service Technical Manual (sixth edition textbook)
and an accompanying workbook.
Certificate Requirements
To be eligible to receive the certificate, you must successfully
complete:
CSTT 100 Central Service
Technology I
CSTT 101 Central Service Technology II
with a grade of "C"
or higher for each course.
There is a $30 certificate
fee, payable upon registration of the first course.
Central
Service Technology Courses
Central
Service Technology I (CSTT 100)
During this course the student is introduced to the profession of
Central Supply which includes a condensed review of basic microbiology.
The course also includes discussions in depth involved with infection
control, cleaning, decontaminating and disinfecting of endoscopes,
a review in equipment management, and both high and low temperature
sterilization of solutions. (40 hours)
CSTT 100
Section 1: Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Schedule to be announced.
Instructor: Staff
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Central Service Technology II (CSTT
101)
In this course the student learns about surgical instrumentation
along with proper packaging and storage of rigid container systems.
The course also includes in-depth discussions of legal issues of
regulation and reuse, quality assurance and six sigma, safety in
central services, procurement, inventory management and distribution,
and information technology. It concludes with a review of human
relations skills and profession development, as well as health care
trends for the future in central services. (40 hours)
Prerequisite: CSTT 100.
CSTT 101
Section 1: Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Schedule to be announced.
Instructor: Staff
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