Central Service Technician Certificate

Examine simple and complex surgical instruments. Discuss the use of cleaning agents and tools, and study methods to clean, decontaminate, assemble and disassemble instruments. You will also review low/high temperature sterilization as well as various packaging techniques. This course includes practical lab instruction and supplies. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Principles of Central Service Technician. ND

Learn how quality control can improve a hospital's Central Service department, focusing on decontamination, instrument assembly and sterilization. You will also discuss the importance of supply inventory and equipment management. In addition, you will study the critical role of human relations and communication when working with and serving various customers throughout the hospital. Note: There will be practical lab instruction and supplies provided related to decontamination, preparation packaging, and sterilization concepts and techniques. (Cost of textbook and exam voucher included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Cleaning and Decontaminating Surgical Instruments. ND

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. Please note that you will need to find a facility and complete a 400-hour internship in order to earn your full Central Service Technician industry certification. (Cost of textbook and exam voucher included in course fee). ND Payment Plan Available