Endoscope Reprocessing Practicum

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This course complements CSSP 2010 Endoscope Reprocessing Fundamentals and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the Endoscope Reprocessing Technician. Topics include but are not limited to: endoscope maintenance and leak testing, inspection and preparation of endoscopes, cleaning and disinfection processes, sterilization processes, mechanical disinfection, infection control techniques, transportation and storage of endoscopes. Together with CSSP 2010, students are prepared to take the Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) exam or the Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) exam.