SPT 112 - Sterile Processing Externship

Credits: 13
Instructional Contact Hours: 13

 
Corequisite(s): n/a
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 400
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives  

1. Demonstrate the correct protocol for chemical monitoring and peel packing
   1. Select and demonstrate the appropriate use of sterilization process monitors, including temperature, air entrapment tests, chemical indicators, and biological monitoring.
   2. Apply documentation principles to sterile processing and risk management.
   3. Understand the principles of packaging according to AAMI.
2. Apply appropriate skills while functioning as a technician in the central sterile processing department and decontamination
   1. Select the appropriate methods and demonstrate the skills to receive, decontaminate, clean, prepare, disinfect & sterilize reusable items. 
   2. Demonstrate the fundamental procurement skills regarding the procurement and receiving of supplies and equipment.
   3. Use Universal Precautions during decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment.
3.  Apply AAMI standards while working in preparation, packaging, and sterilization
   1. Analyze the process of sterilization.
   2. Properly load carts for sterilization.
   3. Select appropriate peel packs for single packed instruments.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of storage, shelf life, or inventory management.
   1. Compose central service records for processing, maintenance, distribution, inventory control, reprocess, disposal and/or recall.
   2. Analyze and select the appropriate shelf life for stored sterile items based on the scenario given.
   3. Describe methods of reprocessing, recall, and the use of expiration dates.