SUR 105 - Central Supply/Sterile Pro.

1. Assess the general role of the central service/sterile processing technician.
   1. Analyze the history of the central service/sterile processing department.  
   2. Compare areas of the central service/sterile processing department.
   3. Assess the communication and the concept of teamwork.      
   4. Evaluate various roles of the central service/sterile processing technician.
   5. Compare different types of health care facilities.
   6. Analyze hospital departments and their relationship to surgical services.
2. Evaluate ethical and moral issues pertaining to central service/sterile processing.         
   1. Assess key elements to developing a surgical conscience.
   2. Evaluate the role of morality during ethical decision-making.
   3. Compare and contrast examples of moral principles, bioethics and problems in the health professions.
   4. Demonstrate principles of problem solving in ethical decision-making.
   5. Distinguish the role of the risk management department and their role in the promotion of patient and personnel safety practices.
3. Evaluate the physical environment, hazards and the safety standards as related to the central service/sterile processing department.
   1. Analyze hazards (physical, biological and chemical) to the personnel in the central service/sterile processing department.
   2. Compare hospital departments as they relate to central services/sterile processing department.
   3. Assemble the physical components and equipment of the department.
   4. Inspect the type of air-handling system required in central service/sterile processing department.
   5. Evaluate decontamination procedures, traffic patterns and routines required in the central service/sterile processing department.
   6. Analyze the working environment of the central service/sterile processing area.
4. Interpret safety, rules and regulations as they relate to central service/sterile processing department.
   1. Interpret environmental, electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological, physical hazards as they related to central service/sterile processing.
   2. Evaluate incident reports and describe the role of the risk management department.
   3. Rate personal cleanliness and its relationship to transmission of microorganisms.
   4. Evaluate the state and governmental agencies related to rules, guidelines and regulations.
5. Judge microbiology and infection control.
   1. Compare types of pathogenic microorganisms.   
   2. Interpret how bacteria are classified.
   3. Conclude the difference between bacteria, viruses, and how they affect the body.
   4. Assess what prions are, and their special processing requirements.
   5. Compare factors in disease transmission.
   6. Examine fomites, vectors, pathogens, aerobic, anaerobic, nosocomial infection, AIDS, disinfectant, sterilization and bioburden.
   7. Assess proper handwashing techniques.
   8. Compare levels of disinfection and their applications.
6. Critique methods of decontamination.
   1. Apply terms pertinent to decontamination.
   2. Explain the importance of following established decontamination procedures.
   3. Apply the recommended method of transport of soiled items to central service/sterile processing to prevent cross-contamination.
   4. Compare the components of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and their implications.
   5. Compare and contrast the types and uses of disinfectants and detergents and their applications.
   6. Evaluate recommended methods of cleaning, inspecting and drying of the different types of patient care items.
   7. Distinguish the manual cleaning and disinfecting steps.
7. Choose types of instruments and equipment decontaminated, maintained and sterilized in central service/sterile processing.
   1. Evaluate broad categories of surgical instruments and equipment and their uses.
   2. Differentiate the types of metals used to make instruments.
   3. Analyze the parts of instruments.
   4. Interpret how to check instruments for malfunctions and damage.
   5. Inspect causes of spotting and staining on instruments.
   6. Compare the levels of disinfection and or sterilization.
8. Evaluate the different methods of preparation and packaging for sterilization.
   1. Create instrument/procedure set assembly.
   2. Evaluate three types of packaging materials most frequently used in central service/sterile processing.
   3. Select two most commonly used wrapping techniques and the rationale for use.
   4. Prepare proper size in wrap and pouches.
   5. Assess the purpose and benefits of container packaging systems.
   6. Evaluate information needed on labels for sterilized items.
   7. Justify shelf life and factors considered in determining shelf life and sterile packages.
9. Appraise the sterilization process of instruments and equipment.
   1. Critique the term sterilization
   2. Distinguish between the different types of sterilization processes.
   3. Name and describe sterilization monitoring systems.
   4. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different types of sterilization processes.