Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 30-534-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Central Service Technician Diploma
Description
Central service technicians are essential for maintaining the quality of medical products that are processed, packaged and sterilized at a hospital or clinic. These products range from hospital equipment to surgical instruments that are needed in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patient rooms. The program’s courses are offered in traditional and blended (online and in-classroom) formats.
Employment opportunities are available in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
Related Programs
Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists work under direct supervision to facilitate safe, effective invasive surgical procedures. You will learn the application of sterile and aseptic technique to help ensure that the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly. Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to become a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | CSTECH-302 | Central Service Fundamentals | 3 |
| (1) | CSTECH-303 | Central Service Clinical Practice | 2 |
| (1) | HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 10 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online:
Students already enrolled in an MATC program can visit Self Service Student Planning.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Important Dates
This program is an open entry program - students can enroll in open entry programs when enrollment begins each semester.
- No prerequisite courses
- Fall start: Register for classes in April
- Spring start: Register for classes in November
- Summer start - Register for classes in April
Additional deadlines and important dates can be found on Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Apply principles of infection control in the role of the Central Service Technician
- Decontaminate instruments and equipment
- Prepare instruments, equipment and supplies
- Apply sterilization techniques
- Perform inventory control and distribution
- Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities are available in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
Possible Careers
Central Service Technician
Distribution Technician
Sterile Processing Technician
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process.
The following also are required for admission to the program:
- One year of high school-level biology
- Criminal background check
- Medical records required after acceptance
Scholarships
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Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway
262-238-2281, healthpathway@matc.edu
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