CSPT 1002 - Central Processing Skills Lab

1 Credit
3 Lab Hours

A study of Sterile Technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Central Processing Technician in the surgical central service environment. Topics include principles of sterile technique, cleaning, assembly, and testing of equipment, wrapping and packaging techniques, inspecting and folding of linens, assembling instrument/procedure trays, operating sterilization equipment, storage of clean and sterile supplies, preparing case carts, pulling for cases, distributing supplies, and inventory control. CSPT 1001 provides rationale and concepts to support exercises in this course. Prerequisite(s): Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check and drug screening. Co-requisite(s): CSPT 1001, BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1005

Semester Availability: Spring

Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

Syllabus

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