Sterile Processing Techniques I

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Covers development and history of a modern sterile processing department, roles and responsibilities of sterile processing technicians and legal and ethical aspects of sterile processing practice. Review human anatomy and physiology in relation to processing of medical devices and patient care equipment. Discuss basic microbiology, common microbes and diseases found in today’s health care environment, and infection control techniques in relation to disease transmission. Demonstrate decontamination techniques and protocols of medical devices and patient care equipment to eliminate the occurrence of a health care acquired infection. Discussion of federal and private organizations affecting daily functions of field of study.