SPT 110 - Fundamentals of Sterile Processing

Credits: 4
Instructional Contact Hours: 4

Prepares the student in the related areas of central service technology. In addition, students will gain the skills and competencies necessary for employment as central service technicians, supervisors, or central supply workers.

Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in BIO 140W, or BIO 152W, and HSC 105 required.
Corequisite(s): HSC 105, LWT 170, BIO 152W and BIO 140W can be taken with SPT 110 and must be taken prior to SPT 112.
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate basic understanding of instrumentation.
1. Apply the principles of Spaulding's classification system to the processing of instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of instrument construction and function.
3. Discuss instrument finishes and the correlation of eyestrain.
Distinguish the properties of advanced instrumentation.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of instruments specific to surgical specialties.
2. Exhibit understanding of assembling and disassembling complex instruments.
3. Assemble complex instrument trays.
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical specialties.
1. Relate anatomical concepts to surgical devices and other supplies and equipment including orthopedic, gynecological, etc. issued by the central sterile department.
2. Apply critical thinking skills to distinguish instruments related to surgical specialties.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of surgical supplies specific to surgical specialties.
Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Department
1. Describe the role and functions of the Central Sterile and Sterile Processing Department.
2. Demonstrate the application of ethical work skills including time, attendance, teamwork, accountability and communication skills.
3. Understand the importance of inspection of instruments during assembly.
Demonstrate understanding of the correlation between microbiology and infection control
1. Apply basic principles of microbiology and infection control for hospitals to the role of central service technology.
2. Analyze and select the appropriate occupational safety and health act measures for each central service hazard or security issue for both patients and personal safety.
3. Understand the correlation of asepsis to preventing SSIs in the healthcare setting.