Central Processing Certificate

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Admission Requirements

Diploma High School diploma or GED
Session Attend mandatory information session
Test Complete the College Placement Test
ENG-090 Writing Skills I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 3

Admission Requirements Advising Note

Program offered at the Chelsea Campus as a part-time evening program.
As a prerequisite for a clinical placement or internship this program requires that all students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information regarding the College’s CORI/SORI check process, please contact the College CORI/SORI Officer at 617-228-2193 or visit https://www.bhcc.edu/studentcentral/academicrecords/coriandsorichecks/

Semester 1

SGT-109 Central Processing I Credits: 2 *
SGT-109A Central Processing I Clinical Credits: 2 *
NHP-180 Medical Terminology Credits: 3 *
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts Credits: 3

Total Credits: 10

Semester 1 Advising Note

Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all surgical technology courses.
Program offered at the Chelsea Campus as a part-time evening program.

Semester 2

SGT-110 Central Processing II Credits: 2 *
SGT-110A Central Processing II Clinical Credits: 2 *
SGT-111 Central Processing Clinical Credits: 2 *
AHE-117 Communication Skills for Health Care Credits: 3

Total Credits: 9

Semester 2 Advising Note

Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all surgical technology courses.
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Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Qualify for the CBSPD Central Processing Technician certifying exam.
Support the operative team during surgical procedures.
Prepare equipment and supplies for use throughout the hospital.
Assist in resource allocation and budget preparation for central processing.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program qualify as Central Processing Technicians who perform duties in one or more of the functional areas of sterile processing and distribution, materials management, and distribution. Graduates qualify for positions in healthcare facilities and industry. Graduates qualify for advanced responsibilities within the profession, and job prospects are excellent.