| Course: Practicum in Health Science Sterile Processing | |||
| The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. | |||
| 1st Nine Weeks | 2nd Nine Weeks | 3rd Nine Weeks | 4th Nine Weeks |
The Basics of Sterile Processing Chapter 1 Roles and Responsibilities of Sterile Processing Personnel • Governing Agencies • Knowledge and skills • Verbal and non-verbal communication skills • Ethical Standards and legal responsibilities • Safety (Fire, Electrical) • Hazardous communications/ SDS • Standard Precautions (PPE) • Functional area of SPD • Workflow, People flow • Spaulding’s Classifications • Regulation, Standard and Recommended practice Chapter 3 Microbiology • Benefits of microorganisms • Differentiate major groups of organisms • Differentiate shapes of bacteria, characteristics and staining • Differentiate gram positive and gram negative bacteria • Requirements of bacteria • Infectious diseases • MDR organisms • Bioterrorism agents Chapter 4 Infection Prevention • Chain of Infection • Handwashing • Body Defenses • Transmission Based Precautions • Medical waste • Reducing Exposure • BBP | The Basics of Sterile Processing Chapter 9 Surgical Instrumentation • History • Categories • Manufacturing Materials • Classifications • Parts of Instruments • Inspection of Instruments • Powered instruments • Endoscopes/ Parts • Flexible v. Rigid scopes • Counting of surgical instruments Chapter 8 Preparation/ Packaging of Instruments/ Devices • Characteristics of packaging • Packaging materials • Wrapping methods • Peel Pouches, Containers • Maintenance covers • Labeling of packages/ sets • Assembly of sets/ Basins • Chemical Indicators
Chapter 5 Decontamination • Temp/ Humidity requirements • PPE (Donning/doffing) • Transportation of contaminated items • IFUs • Cleaning process • Water quality • Selection of detergents • Types of detergents • Manual Cleaning • Brushes • Mechanical Cleaning • Ultrasonic Cleaner • Mechanical washers • Endoscopic Reprocessors • Loaner Instruments • Powered Instruments • Laparoscopes • Robotic, Eye, Dental Instruments • TEE probes • Verification of cleaning process • Training/Competencies | The Basics of Sterile Processing Chapter 6 Disinfection Processes • HLD vs. Environmental Disinfectants • Spaulding Classifications • Types of of Environmental • Types of HLDs Chapter 7 Processing Patient Care Equipment • Types of reusable equipment and uses • Disinfection process Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology • Word Parts/ terms related to SPD • Anatomy and physiology review of body systems as it relates to SPD • Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Nervous, Sensory, Integumentary, Reproductive, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal • Instrumentation related to body system
Chapter 10 Sterilization • Temp/ Humidity requirements • Principles of sterilization • Parts of a sterilizer • Types of sterilization to include steam, EtO, LTGP, Dry Heat, Hydrogen Peroxide Ozone • Parameter for each type of sterilization • Loading/ Unloading • Drying • Monitoring specific to each type of sterilization • Chemical Monitors (Type 1-5) • Bowie Dick Testing (prevacuum steam sterilizers) • Biological Testing • Table top Sterilizers | The Basics of Sterile Processing Chapter 11 Inventory Control, Storage and Distribution • Receiving and Storage • Transport of Supplies • Delivery Methods (Demand, Par Level, Exchange Cart, Case Cart, Specialty Carts, Just in Time) • Total Inventory Control • Perpetual Inventory • ABC System Chapter 12 Sterile Storage • Shelf Life • Packaging • Handling/ Inspection • Stock Rotation • Temp/ Humidity requirements
Employability Skills • Job Search • Business/ Cover Letter • Resume • Resignation Letter • Interviewing Skills |
Embedded Activities:
Activity #1- Work with partner to break down the chemical makeups/ answer questions in relation to label on chemicals SDS/ Oral presentations to class
Activity #2: Distinguish critical, semi critical and non critical items by placing medical and surgical items in order with table partner/ Share with group
Activity #3: Don and doff surgical attire/ Don and doff components of decontamination attire
Activity #4: With table partner answer 3 ethical questions/ Verbal response to group
Activity #5: Work with table partner to match governmental agencies with the appropriate responsibilities/ Feedback from teacher
Activity #6: Chain of Infection matching
Video: Central Sterile Supply areas Video: The”Rise of Superbugs” OSHA certification Encourage participation in CTSO Workbook questions for each unit | Embedded Activities:
Memorization of Surgical Instrument Classifications/ Individual Instruments (Tray Rotation) in groups using Instrument Book
Activity #1: Counting Procedure
Activity #2: Practice wrapping for sterilization using stack of towels, emesis basin and prep basin
Activity #3: Perform correct labeling of package with dept, item, Julian date, initials of preparer
Practice skills at healthcare facility/ exhibit professional dress and grooming
Participate in community service projects that healthcare facility offers
Encourage participation in CTSO
Workbook questions for each unit | Embedded Activities:
Complete Diagram of Sterilizer
Activity #1: Wrap, label and load items into the steam sterilizer
Activity #2: Monitor the load for sterilization parameters
Practice skills at healthcare facility/ exhibit professional dress and grooming
Participate in community service projects that healthcare facility offers
Encourage participation in CTSO
Workbook questions for each unit | Embedded Activities:
Activity #1: Practice Interviewing each other using typical questions
Practice skills at healthcare facility/ exhibit professional dress and grooming
Participate in community service projects that healthcare facility offers
Encourage participation in CTSO
Workbook questions for each unit except for employability skills |
Required Project: Infectious Disease Report (CDC research) | Required Project: Create an Instrument Book | Required Project: Anatomy and Physiology Project/ Rubric for Oral Presentation, Outline and Teaching Aid | Required Project: Research an SPD job online Attach job announcement Create a cover letter, resume, resignation letter pertaining to the job announcement |
| Found in Main Curriculum... | |||
Employability Skills: Professionalism | Employability Skills: Teamwork-Problem Solving | Employability Skills: Job Seeking Skills | Employability Skills: Communication Skills |
