CSPT 1511 - Central Processing Practicum I

5 Credits
18 Clinical Hours per week

Course consists of one eight-week supervised clinical rotation during which students will complete comprehensive orientation to clinical practica, practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a central processing technician, develop professional behaviors while in the surgical and central service environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practica. CSPT 1310 provides rationale and concepts to support experiences in this course. A grade of “C” or above in all Central Processing curriculum courses must be earned prior to graduation. Prerequisite(s): Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, SURG 1304, SURG 2310, CSPT 1401, and CSPT 1102. Co-requisite(s): CSPT 1310 and CSPT 1412

Semester Availability: Spring

Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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