Central Processing

A Motlow Central Processing student stands in front of a tray with various surgery instruments.

Central Processing

You can start working in the medical field in only a year with Motlow’s new Central Processing program!
This two-semester certification offered on our Fayetteville campus teaches you how to keep operations running smoothly and assist doctors. Surgery is important, but so is patient safety. That is what makes this position so important.

Central Processing technicians are responsible for tasks such as

Sterilizing, processing, and organizing medical equipment
Preparing surgical gear for operating staff
Disinfecting surgical instruments
Managing inventory

The medical field is constantly growing and can allow you to take your skills anywhere you wish. Get your start in the medical field without years of education or debt by applying for the Central Processing Program today!

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Central Processing at Motlow

Become a Central Processing Technician

Central Processing Technicians ensure the safety, sterilization, and organization of medical equipment. These technicians are essential in maintaining the safety of patients and assisting in the efficiency of medical staff. Motlow State’s new certification in Central Processing on the Fayetteville campus requires only one year of education before you can transfer to the workforce and begin your career.

Tasks involved in being a Central Processing Technician are:

Sterilizing, organizing, and delivering medical equipment for medical exams, surgeries, and procedures
Preparing sterile gowns and protective gear for OR staff
Collecting and disinfecting surgical instrumentation
Creating post-procedure instrumentation reports
Controlling inventory
Removing medical waste

Medical careers are in increasingly high demand, but many medical positions can require years of education and extensive funds. Central Processing is an expedient opportunity that will allow you to save money and time on your education and quickly begin earning a living wage.

Classes in this program will cover topics such as medical terminology, storage and distribution, types of surgical instruments, quality assurance, decontamination, disease control, and infection prevention.

Upon completion of the program, you can begin applying for positions at postsecondary education institutes, doctors’ offices, dentists’ offices, outpatient care centers, and hospitals.