Division of Health Sciences
Fall, Spring, And Summer Semester Starts; Evenings
The goal of this program is to prepare graduates for a rewarding career in hospitals, physician and dental offices, biotech and veterinary hospitals, and surgical centers. Lecture and Laboratory classes occur in the evening. Clinical experiences take place in the late afternoon and early evening. Central services is the “hub” of the medical care environment especially in those health care agencies performing surgical procedures and need equipment that is sterile, packed correctly, and delivered on time to the operating room. Central Service Technicians also provide critical services to all departments, healthcare professionals and patients.
Graduates are prepared to take the International Certification Exam offered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM), whose primary role is to provide education and certification to Central Service and Material Management professionals.
Upon successful completion, the Certificate in Central Processing Technology is awarded.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes available by clicking here.
Admission Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate Degree or higher
The student must complete the CORI /SORI (Criminal/Sex Offender Record Information) to authorize a search of conviction and pending criminal case information under Standard Required Level 1 by DCJIS (Department of Criminal Justice Information Services). The CORI/SORI completion process is part of the New Student Orientation. If there is a finding of criminal convictions or “open cases,” the student will be ineligible to participate in the Health Sciences Program. A National County Criminal Background check will be conducted as part of the student’s completion of the clinical requirements.
Applicants to the Central Processing Technology program are required to attend a recent information session. Times and dates for these sessions can be located at Information Session Schedule
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