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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CSTC 108 - Clinical Experiential Seminar
PREREQUISITES: CSTC 102 - Surgical Instrumentation , CSTC 105 - Fundamentals of Central Service Technician Skills , CSTC 107 - Applications of Central Service Technician Skills
PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist
CREDIT HOURS: 5.5
LECTURE HOURS: 0.5
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP HOURS: 25
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
Allows the student the opportunity to complete practical hours in a Central Processing department. Prepares and provides the students with the hours needed to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Certification Exam.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the responsibilities of the central process technician’s management of patient care equipment
- Understand the proper procedures for assembling and testing patient care equipment
- Demonstrate proper cleaning of instruments and equipment by manual and mechanical processes.
- Prepare equipment for terminal cleaning in a washer/sterilizer.
- Demonstrate proper use of sterilizers including high temperature, low temperature, and point of use systems.
- Wrap and package instrument trays
- Demonstrate the proper handling of sterile supplies
- Perform basic packaging procedures for peel pouches and flat wrapping materials Understand basic information about packaging and storage of sterile supplies.
- Explain the various inventory replenishment systems used by the central process. Define the term universal precautions and review its role in preventing the transmission of infectious organisms.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of purchase, rent, or loan options for patient care equipment.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Care of patient equipment
General cleaning
Wrapping packages
Assemble instrument and procedure trays
Sterilization
Storage of clean and sterile supplies
Linen folding
Case Carts
Distribution
Universal precautions
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Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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