Demonstrate the use of sterilization process monitors, including termperature and frequency of appropriate chemical indicators and bacterial spore tests for all sterilizers.
List the processes and steps of decontamination.
List the assembly and packaging systems and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
List the processess and steps of sterilization.
Cite the importance of quality control.
List the means of preventing safety hazards.
List the agencies involved witht he development of standards and their application to sterile processing.
Identify and classify basic surgical instrumentation.
Course Description Provides opportunity to practice skills and competencies developed in the classroom. Includes processing, maintaining, and dispensing instruments, supplies, and equipment in an operating room or central supply department. Credits: 2