Central processing is an area of healthcare that supplies the operating room with sterile instruments and supplies. This step of the healthcare process is crucial for patient care, advocacy, and prevention of further illness and disease. The hospitals in the Middle and East Tennessee area have voiced concern over the lack of qualified applicants to fill these roles.
This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
Degree: Technical Certificate
Emphasis: Central Processing
Recommended Full-Time Schedule
The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.
Factors that affect your progression include your choices regarding course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.
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