DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION

Catalog description

The course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills related to the different methods of disinfection and sterilization used with sterile supplies and in the operating room. Student will perform effective decontamination, disinfection and sterilization procedures of surgical supplies, tools and products, in order to assure patient safety and wellness. The student must complete a total of six (6) contact hours each week, distributed in three (3) of conference class, and three (3) of laboratory work.