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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CSTC 107 - Applications of Central Service Technician Skills
PREREQUISITES: CSTC 102 - Surgical Instrumentation and CSTC 105 - Fundamentals of Central Service Technician Skills
PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Emphasis on the practice of high and low sterilization methods. Students will differentiate between the various sterilization methods. Students will learn the protocol for control infection and the spread of blood borne pathogens.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Differentiate between the various sterilization methods.
- Compare the different solutions used to sterilize.
- Identify the procedure for sterilizing instruments after exposure to infectious diseases.
- List steam, gas, and chemical sterilization components.
- Define accepted processes for disinfection of equipment.
- Differentiate between sterilization and disinfection.
- Recognize the importance of sterile technique in the OR.
- Discuss the procedure for loading and operating Washer /sterilizer.
- Analyze the effectiveness of various types of transfer systems used in central processing departments.
- Demonstrate the process of cleaning patient care equipment.
- Demonstrate various techniques for wrapping packages.
- Recognize the importance of microbiology for the central processing technician.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Dry heat sterilization
Pick sheets
Steam sterilization
Distribution
Gas sterilization
Record keeping
Chemical sterilization
Tracking systems
Ultrasonic cleaner
Packaging techniques
Disinfection
Pouches
Aseptic Technique
Flat wraps
Drapes
Rigid containers
Blood borne pathogens
Linen folding
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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