Title: Explain the basic concepts of microbiology.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Understanding Principles of Asepsis

Explanation should include

- the concepts of pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms
- the chain of infection
- a brief history of asepsis.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is microbiology? How is a knowledge of basic microbiology important to a surgical technologist?
- How is a knowledge of the chain of infection important for all members of the operating room team?
- What is sepsis? Why is the concept of asepsis central to operating room procedures?