The program covers the roles and responsibilities of surgical technologists, decontamination, disinfection processes, patient care equipment processing, anatomy/physiology, microbiology, infection prevention, preparation & packaging of instruments, types of surgical instruments and devices, sterilization, inventory control, storage & distribution, and sterile storage
The sterile processing curriculum covers key topics such as infection control, decontamination, and sterilization procedures to ensure safe and effective medical equipment usage. Sterile Processing Technicians process, store, and distribute medical and surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms and other areas of hospitals and healthcare facilities. They understand and apply principles and methods of sterilization and infection control. This course provides instruction for students who wish to function in entry-level positions in Central Service and Sterile Processing departments of healthcare facilities. Based on the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) curriculum, the course is designed for students who wish to obtain certification for Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). The course includes 72 hours of classroom instruction. Please note: 400 hours of hands-on experience verified by employer is also required for eligibility for the IAHSCMM exam. This course does not fulfill that requirement The course will cover the following topics in these weeks: Introduction to Central Service and Work flow Job Responsibilities Career Growth Medical Terminologies Anatomy and Physiology (Cells, Tissue, Organs) Body System Test Micro Biology for Central Service Regulations and Standards (Federal, professional agencies) Infection Prevention and Control Standard precautions Physical Design, traffic control and work flow Tools for Cleaning Decontamination (Design, Staff safety and housekeeping concerns) Cleaning and decontamination Processing General Cleaning protocols Disinfection Basic terminologies, Chemical actions and selection consideration Disinfection used in healthcare facilities Surgical Instrumentation Classification and overview of surgical instrumentation Instrument Testing Complex surgical Instruments Endoscopic Instruments Types of endoscopes/processing endoscopes. Sterilization Inventory Managements Patience care equipments Tracking systems Quality Control Indicators Communication and Human relation Skills
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