Central Service Technician

Renton Technical College ETPL
Central service technicians work in health care facilities to prepare and sterilize devices and supplies used to care for patients. This program offers the training and clinical experience to become a certified Central Service Technician. It can also be a first step towards a career in healthcare. Coursework includes an overview of microbiology, disinfection and sterilization procedures, surgical instrument identification and more. The program includes an internship at a local hospital.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,679.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

35

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Completion rate

48%

Employment rate

91%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.50

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,079.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Healthcare and Social Services

60%

Other Industries

30%

Retail Trade

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
33
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
11
Gender
Male
42%
Female
58%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
32%
Black or African American
20%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
26%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
36%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
59%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
4%