SURG 102 - Sterile Processing I

Offered SM
Lecture- 5 Lab- 0
5 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
This course introduces individuals to basic skills needed in the Sterile Processing Department of health care facilities. This course explains the principles and practices of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of proper techniques in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage practices per standards set within the discipline. At the end of the course, student will sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician exam through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. This course must be successfully completed before students are eligible for the exam and placement at clinical site to fulfill the required 400 hours of on-site training provided in the ST-103 Sterile Processing Externship course.