Central Service technician

Sterile Processing

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CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In this Occupational Skills Award program, instruction covers safeguarding patients from infection and disease controls and procedures to produce a sterile clinical and operating room environment.

This program requires 48 lecture/lab contact hours and 112 hours of clinical externship. After successful completion of this program students can attempt the certification exam to receive the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification. 

Required Courses

SRGT 1091 Special Topics in Surgical/Operating Room Tech

SRGT 1166 CST EXTERNSHIP - ONSITE TRAINING

Admission Requirements

  • Age Requirements: 18+ at registration

  • Basic Reading and Math Assessment (CASAS)

  • Criminal Background Check

  • Must have proof of high school diploma, GED or college transcripts

  • Must provide proof of current Immunizations

  • Must have current CPR certification or enroll in the CPR section

  • GED/High School Diploma (required for OSA)

Need financial aid? 

A Payment Plan is available for those who need assistance, please contact your local NCTC Business Office for details.

Contact us

Email:

alliedhealth@nctc.edu