Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program is designed for those working in or desiring employment in central service. The Central Service Technician is responsible for the procurement of surgical supplies and equipment. Central Service Technicians provide support to all patient care services in healthcare facilities. They are responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing the medical devices and supplies needed in patient care, especially during surgery. Students will study theories on disinfection, cleaning and decontamination infection prevention and control; sterilization processes; regulations and standards; safety; inventory management; and professional communication. Upon completion of the program and 400 internship hours, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam through the International Association of Healthcare Sterile Processing (HSPA). Tuition includes textbooks, background check, drug screen, certification exam, supplies and internship experience. Requirements for clinical clearance include the following: Tuberculin screening, negative QuantiFERON or a negative chest x-ray with the last five years., Tdap (within 10 years), MMR (X2) or positive titers, Varicella (X2) or positive titers, HEP B series (X2) or positive titers, Flue vaccine (October - April). Immunization records for Delaware residents can be obtained through Public Health at 800-282-8672.
Minimum 10.0 grade-level equivalent in Reading required.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
30
Hours
200
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Delaware Technical Community College- Terry - Non-Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Campus
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Name of Credential
Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIOA
SEED+
Refund Policy
For full refund consideration, your request must be received 72 hours prior to the first course start time. Details can be found on our website.
https://www.dtcc.edu/sites/default/files/delaware-tech-non-credit-policy-guide.pdf
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HSPA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$145.00 2
Testing/Exam Fees
$140.00 HSPA
Graduation Fees
$20.00
In-State Tuition
$2,947.00
Other Fees
$126.00 background/drug screen
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$217.00 Gowns, face shields, shoe covers, gloves, wraps, test kits
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,595.00
