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CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

Become a certified registered Central Service Technician. Graduates earning the Indian River State College Central Service Technology certificate are able to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician national and international exams and seek employment with a hospital or outpatient surgery center.

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THE RIVER CAN HELP YOU…

  • Gain the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the healthcare team in a hospital central sterile processing or material management department.
  • Build a strong foundation in the essentials of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical language and microbiology. 
  • Prepare to become an entry-level central service technician and take the national certification exam.
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AVAILABLE PROGRAM

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Central Service Technology

Career and Technical Education Programs

Application Window: January 11, 2027 through May 3, 2027 (or until full)
Program Start: Summer B 2027 (June)

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Program Overview

This 6-month program provides the student with the technical ability, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the health care team in a hospital central sterile processing or material management department. The Central Service Technology program provides the student with a strong foundation in the essentials of health care, anatomy, physiology, medical language, and microbiology. Specialty didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in central service technology prepare the student to become an entry-level central service technician and take the national certification exam.

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  • Central Service Technology Program Graduate Outcomes
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For more information, call (772) 462-7550.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

At Indian River State College, our students who study Central Services Technology can go into these careers:

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For more information about our Central Services Technology program, contact us or request more information to talk to one of our admissions counselors.

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