Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

1. Define common medical terminology relevant to the role of the Central Service/Sterile Processing Technician
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of microbiology relevant to the role of the Central Service/Sterile Processing Technician in infection prevention and control
3. Demonstrate correct sterile packaging techniques for selected high and low temperature sterilization processes
4. Describe and demonstrate procedures for decontamination, cleaning, and disinfection of patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation
5. Describe application of principles and best practices for storage and transportation of sterile items and patient care equipment
6. Describe current methods of inventory management and instrument tracking systems for Central Service / Sterile Processing Departments
7. Describe ethical responsibilities and professional behaviors required of a Central Service/Sterile Processing Technician
8. Describe monitoring of quality assurance and improvement in the Central Service/Sterile Processing Department
9. Describe the Central Service/Sterile Processing Department environment including appropriate attire, workflow, and safety hazards and practices
10. Describe the role of the Central Service/Sterile Processing Technician in each of the five major functional areas of Central Service/Sterile Processing Departments
11. Differentiate between appropriate methods of sterilization for various instruments and supplies
12. Discuss the practical application of current regulations and standards of practice for Central Service/Sterile Processing Departments
13. Explain the primary function of each major body system
14. Identify and demonstrate principles of effective communication in the workplace
15. Identify basic surgical instrumentation
16. Identify correct process ,parameters, and monitoring for selected high temperature and low temperature sterilization methods

In this course, you’ll explore the processes that allow surgical instruments and equipment to be used on patients. You’ll also discover various methods to store and keep surgical instruments and medical devices protected until they’re ready for use. This is a fundamental lesson in regard to becoming proficient in various processes used to prepare, protect, store, and transport medical devices.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Master procedures for the assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of medical devices.
• Explore how recordkeeping results in quality assurance and effective inventory management.
• Examine how safe practices used by central processing technicians benefit other departments and personnel.
• Understand how risk is managed through communication, personal growth, and professional development.

1. The World of Healthcare
2. Basic Safety Standards
3. Introduction to Medical Terminology
4. Dividing and Combining Medical Terms
5. Medical Abbreviations, Symbols and Special Terms
6. Ethics and Legal Issues
7. Introduction to Anatomy
8. Microbiology for CS Technology
9. Surgical Terminology
10. Customer Relations and Teamwork
11. Monitoring, Documentation and Records
12. Surgical Instruments
13. Complex Surgical Instruments
14. Infection Prevention and Decontamination
15. Cleaning and Disinfection
16. Assembly and Packaging
17. Processing
18. Sterilization Process I
19. Sterilization Process II
20. Sterile Storage and Quality Assurance
21. Inventory Management
22. Patient Care Equipment
23. Putting it All Together

In this course, you’ll learn about a number of techniques needed to protect yourself and the patient from various pathogens. After completing this lesson group, you’ll find that you’ll be able to assist in providing the best care imaginable to both healthy and sick patients by applying these techniques.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Explore the personnel and procedures common to the sterile processing department.
• Utilize the guidelines and processes for aseptic technique to prevent infections.
• Uphold the importance of sterility through cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection.
• Identify basic and complex surgical instruments.