The Central Services Technology Program prepares graduates for employment in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers and private industry. Central Service departments, also know as Central Supply or Sterile Processing, process and distribute sterile and other supplies throughout the medical facility. The demand for trained central service workers is high. Graduates are encouraged to undertake further training and education to advance to other health careers.

The Central Services Technician Training program consists of a classroom/laboratory course and a clinical preceptorship. The classroom/lab couse is a 12-week evening class. Two certificates are available in Central Service Technology. One certificate recognizes the completion of the classroom and laboratory experience, the other certificate includes 192 hours of clinical practice in a hospital setting.

The clinical preceptorship is 128 hours of on-site training. This training will be offered to those successfully completing the classroom/lab class. This training will occur during the summer semester and some scheduling flexibility will be necessary. Completion of both classes in the program prepares the graduate to take national certification exams.

Requirements: You must be a high school graduate or equivalent to enter the program. You will also be asked to verify that you are free from communicable disease and should be able to lift 30 pounds. It is highly recommended that you be eligible for English 836 or its equivalent.

Registration

• Complete a Skyline College Application.

• Upon acceptance, register for SURG 445 - Central Service Technology

• Attend the first class meeting.

Cost
Be prepared for the cost of books, lab coats, scrubs, and nametags. The estimated cost is $250. Students with financial constraints should see the Financial Aid Office.

For more information
Please contact the SMT Division Office at 650-738-4221 or the Surgical Careers Center at 650-738-4470.