Title: Sterile Processing Technician I

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Reviewing Basic Healthcare Terminology
  Review common medical terms.
  Review how to form medical terms.
  Review common abbreviations used in the healthcare field.
  Review terminology that relates to the various elements and systems of the body.
Reviewing Anatomy and Physiology Concepts
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to general surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to orthopedic surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to neurosurgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to gynecological surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to ophthalmic surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to genitourinary surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to otolaryngological surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to cardiothoracic surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to vascular surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to plastic surgery.
  Review anatomy and physiology concepts related to bariatric surgery.
Exploring the World of Sterile Processing
  Describe the history of surgical instrumentation.
  Identify basic surgical instruments and equipment.
  Describe the history of decontamination and disinfection.
  Identify best practices recommended by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
  Describe the workflow in the sterile processing department.
Understanding Principles of Asepsis
  Define the chain of infection.
  Explain bloodborne pathogens and the exposure-control plan in the healthcare facility.
  Implement Standard Precautions and infectious disease control measures.
  Explain the basic concepts of microbiology.
  Explain the concept and principles of medical asepsis, to include sources of contamination.
  Identify methods of environmental control of contamination.
  Explain the difference between terminal cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Introducing the Roles and Responsibilities of Sterile Processing Technician
  Explain the roles and responsibilities of the sterile processing technician.
  Apply OSHA guidelines and safety procedures.
  Comply with relevant safety standards and regulations.
  Apply specific medical safety practices.
Preparing Instruments for Decontamination and Disinfection
  Identify equipment used in the decontamination area.
  List the types of quality control tests and types of troubleshooting.
  Identify the three levels of the Spaulding Classification.
  Describe the differences between disposable and non-disposable items.
  Explain the process for the retrieval of soiled equipment and instruments from operating rooms and other areas.
  Describe the cleaning and decontamination of non-disposable items.
  Perform decontamination based on established standards by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
  Disinfect instruments and equipment.
  Transfer disinfected items to the preparation area.
Preparing Instruments for Packaging
  Describe the process of preparing the work area for packaging.
  Describe the process for receiving items for preparation.
  Inspect items for cleanliness and functionality.
  Demonstrate the selection of items for assembly.
  Assemble items for packaging.
  Select the packaging method.
  Describe the labeling of packages.
  Transfer assembled items to the designated area.
Documenting Processes and Procedures
  Describe standards for record maintenance.
  Describe the procedure for reporting a variance from acceptable ranges of temperature or humidity.
  Document quality test results on equipment.
  Describe the high-level disinfection process.
  Describe the documentation procedure for employee incident reports.
Exploring the Sterilization Process
  Explain the preparation of the work area for sterilization.
  Perform sterilizer tests.
  Describe sterilization methods and cycles.
  Describe the operation of sterilization equipment.
  Interpret the cycle parameter report.
  Demonstrate the handling of items for sterilization.
  Demonstrate the loading of a sterilizer.
  Describe the method for obtaining a lot control number.
  Describe the method of documenting sterilization load contents.
  Unload the sterilizer.
  Evaluate post-sterilization package integrity.
  Describe the process for completing the biological indicator test.
  Describe potential sterilization process failures.
  Transfer sterilized items to storage and distribution areas.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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  8367 Standards Correlations.pdf
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