SRGT 1373 - Principles & Practice of Sterile Processing

Credits: 3

The course introduces the student to infection prevention practices, government regulations for monitoring sterilization processes, quality assurance processes, safety practices, and teamwork communication skills. Students learn the methods of cleaning, disinfecting, decontaminating, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments, patient care devices, and equipment used in the surgery department and other healthcare facility departments. Students also learn the specific methods for decontaminating and reprocessing endoscopes according to government regulations.

Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
Corequisite(s): SRGT 1560