SURG-102 Sterile Processing I

Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092. Co-requisite: SURG-101. Pre- or co-requisites: BIOL-151, AHLT-102 and HEAL-125.
This course introduces individuals to basic skills needed in the Sterile Processing Department of health care facilities. Duties include processing of patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments for use in all departments. It also includes principles and practices of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies. Clinical component is included.

Course Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the Central Service Department.
2. Protect the patients, yourself, other personnel, and the environment by practice of safety techniques and hazard prevention.
3. Facilitate infection control practices.
4. Perform proper procedures of decontamination and disinfection.
5. Arrange and assemble surgical instrument sets and procedure trays.
6. Prepare and package items for sterilization.
7. Operate sterilization equipment.
8. Monitor and document the sterilization process.
9. Provide disinfected and properly functioning patient care equipment to patients.
10. Assemble Surgical Case Carts.
11. Ensure sterility maintenance through inventory control measures.
12. Exhibit the behavior of a professional in the discipline.
13. Demonstrate dependability.
14. Work when scheduled.
15. Be punctual.
16. Follow facility and department policies and procedures.
17. Demonstrate organizational skills.
18. Complete work assignments efficiently.
19. Display honesty and integrity in relationships.
20. Demonstrate initiative by realistic goal.
21. Setting
22. Evaluation
23. Achievement
24. Perform and maintain skills required for the specific discipline.
25. Use technology as required by the facility.
26. Think critically.
27. Maintain regulatory standards as defined by the discipline.

BB. Successfully complete HIPAA required training with at least an 80% by the divisional deadline.

CC. Successfully complete OSHA required training with at least an 80% by the divisional deadline.

DD. Demonstrate knowledge of patient/resident/client rights.

EE. Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality.

FF. Demonstrate safety, security and privacy.

GG. Work within OSHA standards and HIPAA guidelines.

HH. Uphold patient/resident/client rights.

II. Maintain confidentiality.

JJ. Communicate interpersonally.

KK. Comprehend and communicate verbally and in writing, in the English language.

LL. Use industry forms and documents.

MM. Work with peers and supervisors in one-to-one and/or group interactions.

NN. Work as a member of a diverse team.