Title: Sterile Processing Technician (14021)

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.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
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.
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.
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 International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
  Disinfect instruments and equipment.
  Transfer disinfected items to 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 items to the designated area.
Documenting Processes and Procedures
  Describe standards for record maintenance.
  Describe the procedure for reporting a variance in temperature/humidity from acceptable ranges.
  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.
Performing Sterile Storage and Inventory Management
  Prepare the work area for sterile storage.
  Perform inventory management.
  Describe the process for ordering inventory.
  Describe the process for receiving inventory.
  Describe the distribution of sterile and non-sterile items.
  Describe the process for monitoring item usage.
  Describe the process of tracking items distributed by the central sterile supply department.
  Describe the process for disposing of inventory.
Working with Patient Care Equipment
  Prepare work area for distribution.
  Describe the process for receiving items for preparation.
  Describe the inspection of equipment for cleanliness and functionality.
  Describe the assembly of equipment for distribution.
  Describe the care and handling of equipment.
  Describe the distribution of equipment.
  Describe the process for tracking medical equipment.
Preparing for Industry Certification
  Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the Sterile Processing Technician course.
  Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination.
  Demonstrate ability to successfully complete selected practice examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification exams).
  Successfully complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course (e.g., Certified Registered Central Service Technician exam).
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION (for instructors only; do not publish for students)
  Student Competency Records (SCR)
  8367 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8367 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8367 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf