Become nationally certified in medical equipment sterilization and begin a career in this high-demand healthcare service field, projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2014 to 2024.
The Central Service Technician (CST) decontaminates, sterilizes, assembles, stores and distributes medical devices and equipment needed for patient care, especially during surgery.
Prepare to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification exam and earn a certificate of completion from LaGuardia.
COURSES
Central Service Technician
The Central Service Technician (CST), or Central Sterile Technician, is responsible for decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, storing and distributing medical devices and equipment needed for patient care, especially during surgery. This program covers the areas of Principles of Central Service Technician; Cleaning and Decontaminating Surgical Instruments; and Quality Control, Inventory, Equipment and Human Relations. You will focus on the requirements of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) and prepare to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification exam. Successful completion allows you to sit for the CST certification exam and earns you a certificate of completion from LaGuardia as well as an exam voucher. Please note that to earn your full Central Service Technician industry certification, you will need to secure a facility where you can complete a 400-hour internship. However, you may also qualify for support with the internship or job placement. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency as well as English proficiency and fluency in order to fully participate and succeed in the class. (Cost of textbook included in course fee). Payment plan available. ND
Payment Plan Available
Location: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Fee: $1500
Course Code: CSTC100S25.T05.02.00
Location: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)
Weekday: Tuesday,Thursday
Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Fee: $1500
Course Code: CSTC100S25.T05.01.00
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• Begin a career in one of the fastest growing healthcare fields in the U.S.
• Meet with our industry experts and find out how you can provide crucial support to patients by becoming a Pharmacy Technician or Central Service Technician (CST).
Location: Online
Weekday: Wednesday
Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: INFO018U25.T05.01.00
CAREER PROFILE
Certified Central Service/Sterile Technicians can work in hospitals or companies, sterilizing equipment in a separate department or working in the operating room. Median pay is $44,230. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Employment of Central Service/Sterile Technicians is projected to grow 15% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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