Technical Diploma in Central Service Technician Milwaukee Area Technical College

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.

• 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

Employment opportunities are available in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

Possible Careers

• Central Service Technician
• Distribution Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.