Guidelines are spelled out for basic preservice education of supportive health workers (Central Service Aides) to perform tasks which involve caring for, preparing, sterilizing, dispensing, and storing materials and equipment and materials within hospitals and/or nursing homes. Such points as student and instructor qualifications, student certificates, allowable credit for experience, teaching methods and materials, and class size are covered, together with time allotments, objectives, and content for a preservice short course. Also included are a sample course outline, 18 references, equipment and supplies, and suggestions on contractual agreements. (LY)