Certified Instrument Technician Program
Instruction on safeguarding patients from infection and disease controls and procedures to produce a sterile clinical and operating room environment.
100 classroom instruction hours and 400 hours of externship required for certification. Students can attempt the certification exam and receive a provisional certification after the first 20 hours of externship are completed. After the provisonal certificate is earned, students have 6 months to complete an additional 380 hours to receive the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
A Payment Plan is available for those who need assistance, please contact your local NCTC Business Office for details.
Required Courses
| Course | Name |
|---|---|
| HEA 1000 | CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS |
| SRGT1060 | CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN/STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN |
Admission Requirements
- Age Requirements: 18+ at registration
- Basic Reading and Math Assessment
- Criminal Background Check
- Must have proof of high school diploma, GED or college transcripts
- Must provide proof of current Immunizations
- Must have current CPR certification or enroll in the CPR section
- The cost of this program is $1,799
Barbara Quinlan
Department Assistant
Allied Health
bquinlan@nctc.edu
(940) 668-3391
