Course curriculum

  • 1
    Orientation
    • Intro to Central Sterile Processing
    • What is Sterile Processing and Why is it important?
    • Program Outline
    • Zoom & Book Link
  • 2
    Chapter 1: Introduction to Sterile Processing
    • Chapter 1: Introduction to Sterile Processing Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 1 Reading: Introduction To Sterile Processing
    • Chapter 1: Introduction to Sterile Processing Practice Exercise (Homework)
    • Chapter 1: Introduction to Sterile Processing Review Quiz
    • Chapter 1 Printouts
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    Chapter 2 Medical Terminology for Sterile Processing Technicians
    • Chapter 2 Medical Terminology for Sterile Processing Technicians Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 2: Medical Terminology for Sterile Processing Quiz
    • Instrument handout 2
    • Chapter 2 Reading: Medical Terminology For Sterile Processing Technicians
    • Chapter 2 Homework (Print Out)
    • Chapter 2 Quiz (Print Out)
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    Chapter 3: Anatomy for Central Service Technicians
    • Chapter 3: Anatomy for Central Service Technicians (Leaning Objectives)
    • Chapter 3 Printouts
    • Chapter 3: Anatomy for Central Service Technicians Quiz
  • 5
    Chapter 4 Microbiology for Central Service Technicians
    • Chapter 4: Microbiology for Sterile Processing Technicians (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 4 Printouts
    • Chapter 4: Microbiology for Sterile Processing Technicians Review Quiz
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    Chapter 5 Infection Prevention and Control
    • Chapter 5: Infection Prevention and Control Review Quiz
    • Chapter 5: Infection Prevention and Control Learning Objectives
    • Instrument handout 5
    • Chapter 5: Infection Prevention and Control (Homework Print Out)
    • Surgical Infection Control Procedures
    • Chapter 5 Quiz (Print Out)
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    Chapter 6 Regulations and Standards
    • Chapter 6: Regulations and Standards Review Quiz
    • Progress Test One
    • Chapter 6: Regulations and Standards Learning Objectives
    • Instrument handout 6
    • Homework 6 (Print Out)
    • Chapter 6 Quiz (Print Out)
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    Chapter 7 Decontamination: Point-of-Use Preparation and Transport
    • Chapter 7: Decontamination Point-of-Use preparation and Transport Learning Objectives
    • Instrument handout 7
    • Chapter 7: Decontamination Point-of-Use preparation and Transport Review Quiz
    • Point-of-Use Treatment and Sterile Processing
    • Point-of-use Treatment and Sterile Processing
    • Chapter 7 Homework (Print Out)
    • Chapter 7 Quiz (Print Out)
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    Chapter 8 Cleaning
    • Chapter 8: Cleaning Learning Objectives
    • Instrument handout 8
    • Chapter 8 Homework (Print Out)
    • Chapter 8 Quiz (Print Out)
    • Chapter 8: Cleaning Practice Exercises
    • Chapter 8: Cleaning Review Quiz
    • Progress Test Two
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    Chapter 9 Disinfection
    • Chapter 9 Disinfection Learning Objectives
    • Downloads for Chapter 9
    • Instrument handout 9
    • Chapter 9: Disinfection Review Quiz
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    Chapter 10 Surgial Instrumentation
    • Chapter 10 Surgical Instrumentation Learning Objectives
    • Downloads for Chapter 10
    • Instrument handout 10
    • (Video) Critical Importance Inspecting Surgical Instruments & Devices
    • (News Article) Dirty Surgical Instruments
    • Video Bad scissor
    • Chapter 10: Surgical Instrumentation Review Quiz
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    Chapter 11 Complex Surgical Instruments
    • Chapter 11: Complex Surgical Instruments Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 11 Homework (Print Out)
    • Chapter 11 Quiz (Print Out)
    • Instrument handout 11
    • Manual Cleaning Process for Flexible Endoscopes using Matrix
    • Robotic Instruments Challenges
    • test punch
    • Importance of lap insulation testing
    • Chapter 11: Complex Surgical Instruments Review Quiz
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    Chapter 12 Preparation and Packaging
    • Chatper 12: Preparation and Packaging learning Objectives
    • Chapter 12 printouts
    • Instrument handout 12
    • How to Wrap a Surgical Tray
    • Chatper 12: Preparation and Packaging Review Quiz
    • Progress Test Three
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    Chapter 13 Point-of-Use Disinfection & Sterilization
    • Chapter 13: Point-of-Use Disinfection & Sterilization Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 13 print outs
    • Instrument handout 13
    • IUSS Sterilization
    • Chapter 13: Point-of-Use Disinfection & Sterilization Review Quiz
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    Chapter 14 High-Temperature Sterilization
    • Chapter 14: High-Temperature Sterilization Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 14 printouts
    • Instrument handout 14
    • Steam Sterilization Load Cooling
    • Check Temperature of Sterilized Steam Items
    • Chapter 14: High-Temperature Sterilization Review Quiz
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    Chapter 15 Low Temperature Sterilization
    • Chapter 15: Low Temperature Sterilization Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 15 print outs
    • Vpro Sterilization Process
    • Chapter 15: Low Temperature Sterilization Review Quiz
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    Chapter 16 Sterile Storage and Transport
    • Learning Objectives
    • Chapter 16 print outs
    • Sterile Storage
    • Chapter 16: Sterile Storage and Transport Review Quiz
    • Progress Test Four
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    Chapter 17 Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Sterile Processing
    • Chapter 17: Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Sterile Processing (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 17 printouts
    • PCD Monitoring
    • Chapter 17: Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Sterile Processing Review Quiz
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    Chapter 18 Quality Production and Monitoring
    • Chapter 18: Quality Production and Monitoring (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 18 Printouts
    • Introduction to LEAN Six Sigma in 3
    • Chapter 18: Quality Production and Monitoring Quiz
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    Chapter 19 Supply Chain Management Within the Sterile Processing Department
    • Chapter 19: Supply Chain Management Within the Sterile Processing Department (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 19 Printouts
    • EGTI - Supply Chain_ Inventory Distribution (Healthcare)
    • Chapter 19: Managing Inventory within the Central Service Department Review Quiz
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    Chapter 20 The Role of Central Service in Ancillary Department Support
    • Chapter 20 The Role of Central Ancillary Department Support (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 20 Printouts
    • Proper cleaning techniques for Alaris™ System pumps
    • Chapter 20: The Role of Information Technology Sterile Processing Review Quiz
    • Progress Test Five
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    Chapter 21 The Role of Information Technology in Central Service
    • Chapter 21: The Role of Information Technology in Sterile Processing (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 21 Printouts
    • Health Information Technology
    • Electronic Health Records_ Past, Present, and Future
    • Chapter 21: The Role of Information Technology in Central Service Review Quiz
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    Chapter 22 Safety for Sterile Processing
    • Chapter 22: Safety for Sterile Processing Service (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 22 Printouts
    • The Do’s and don’ts of workplace Ergonomic in Healthcare
    • What is PPE in Sterile Processing?
    • Chapter 22: Safety for Sterile Processing Service Review Quiz
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    Chapter 23 Effective Communication and Human Relations Skills
    • Chapter 23: Effective Communication and Human Relation Skills (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 23 Printouts
    • Chapter 23: Effective Communication and Human Relations Skills Review Quiz
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    Chapter 24: Personal and Professional Development for Sterile Processing
    • Chapter 24: Personal and Professional Development for Sterile Processing (Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 24 Printouts
    • Chapter 24: Personal and Professional Development for Central Services Review Quiz
    • Progress Test Six