Central Service Technician Certificate

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Certificate of Completion: 30 credits

Monday - Friday | TBA

See the current RTC Class Schedule for specific course information.

Enrollment Point: Winter and Summer Quarter

This program is designed to provide the training and the clinical experience required to prepare you for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). It can also be your first step toward a career in the healthcare field. Students gain knowledge of National and International standards for decontamination and sterilization. Students study the principles of microbiology with emphasis on decontamination, disinfection and sterilization, with an overview of medical terminology, fundamentals of human anatomy, proper care and handling of surgical instrumentation, basic surgical instrument identification, inventory control, distribution, purchasing, and healthcare trends. An internship at a local hospital is included in the program.

Program Requirements

Summer Start - Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Note:

This program is comprised of 6 courses of instruction. All courses require achieving a C (2.0) or better (with the exception of any clinical/externship/internship courses, which require a Satisfactory (S) grade), in order to continue.