Sterile Processing Field Exper

Catalog description

Provides the student with the opportunity to use knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and laboratory setting. The experience is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member who assists the student in developing a work experience plan and who visits the student at the clinical site. Periodic reports are required. Students work a total of 180 hours at a position approved by the program manager of surgical technology. The position is related to sterile processing, central supply and distribution, and instrument processing for the operating room. The faculty member and the department supervisor evaluate the student's work performance at the completion of the 180 hours. Co-requisite: NONE