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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 MIN: 5.5
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 0.5
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP HOURS MIN: 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:

  1. Discuss the responsibilities of the central process technician’s management of patient care equipment
  2. Understand the proper procedures for assembling and testing patient care equipment
  3. Demonstrate proper cleaning of instruments and equipment by manual and mechanical processes.
  4. Prepare equipment for terminal cleaning in a washer/sterilizer.
  5. Demonstrate proper use of sterilizers including high temperature, low temperature, and point of use systems.
  6. Wrap and package instrument trays
  7. Demonstrate the proper handling of sterile supplies
  8. Perform basic packaging procedures for peel pouches and flat wrapping materials Understand basic information about packaging and storage of sterile supplies.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

 

Ivy Tech cannot guarantee that any student will pass a certification or licensing exam. The goal of providing a certification exam studies class is to assist you in understanding the material sufficiently to provide a firm foundation for your studies as you prepare for the exam.

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)