Surgical Sciences and Instrumentation

Catalog description

This course is a combination of classroom study, practice in lab environments, and clinical experience in the health care facility Sterile Processing and Materials Management. Students will learn the duties of a sterile processing technician, aseptic principles and practices, HIPAA regulations, and proper disinfection, decontamination, sterilization, and packaging techniques. Students will also learn the names, categories, and use of medical instruments. Clinical experiences provide opportunities for qualified hours of experience, various roles, and methodical skills. Students will also learn how to safely transfer, store, and manage instrument inventory. Upon successful completion of this course, students are qualified and will take a national certification exam. Students passing this exam will carry the title of Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST).