Central Service Technician Certificate

The Central Service Technician (CST), or Central Sterile Technician, is responsible for decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, storing and distributing medical devices and equipment needed for patient care, especially during surgery. This program covers the areas of Principles of Central Service Technician; Cleaning and Decontaminating Surgical Instruments; and Quality Control, Inventory, Equipment and Human Relations. You will focus on the requirements of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) and prepare to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification exam. Successful completion allows you to sit for the CST certification exam and earns you a certificate of completion from LaGuardia as well as an exam voucher. Please note that to earn your full Central Service Technician industry certification, you will need to secure a facility where you can complete a 400-hour internship. However, you may also qualify for support with the internship or job placement. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency as well as English proficiency and fluency in order to fully participate and succeed in the class. (Cost of textbook included in course fee). Payment plan available. ND Payment Plan Available