Division of Health Sciences
The goal of this program is to prepare graduates to function as directors and managers for Central Service, technical advisors in healthcare, quality assurance, sales and marketing representative’s specialists, but not limited to health care products and equipment.
Graduates are eligible for the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management (IAHCSMM) certifying examination and the Certification in Health Care Material Management Concepts (CHMMC).
Admission Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher. Completion of the MassBay Central Processing Technology Certificate program or national certification by the IAHCSMM.
Upon acceptance into the Central Services and Material Management program, students are expected to attend a program-specific orientation. Students in the program are required to obtain certain immunization and health records and submit documentation thereof by published deadlines which are program-specific and determined by clinical rotation start dates. A complete list of the required immunizations can be found on Division of Health Sciences’ web pages of the MassBay website by clicking the link, “Health and Background Check Requirements.” Immunization requirements are in accordance with clinical site requirements and Massachusetts state law. If the student does not meet the initial published deadline, s/he will not attend the clinical rotation.
The student must complete the CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) form to authorize a search of conviction and pending criminal case information under Standard Required Level I by the DCJIS (Department of Criminal Justice Information Services). The student must also complete the SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information) form. The CORI and SORI completion process will occur prior to the beginning of clinical/practicum experiences. If a CORI and/or SORI report is returned with a finding(s), it may or may not prohibit progression in a Health Sciences Program. A National County Criminal Background check will be conducted as a part of the student’s completion of the clinical requirements.
More information is available on the Division of Health Sciences pages on the MassBay website.
Applicants to the Central Services & Materials Management program are required to attend a recent information session. Times and dates for these sessions can be located at www.massbay.edu/infosessions.