CSPT 1102 - Central Processing Lab

Credit hours: 1

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Central Processing Technology Program

Corequisites: CSPT 1401 - Introduction to Central Processing Technology

Course Description:
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 1401 provides rationale and concepts to support exercises in this course.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

The student will demonstrate sterile conscience at all times and demonstrate concern for the patient as the highest priority.
The student will demonstrate the ability to work in an appropriate role as a team member.
The student will demonstrate professional behaviors, conflict resolution and communication skills adequate to prevent opinions, personal disagreements, or other factors arising from interpersonal interactions from adversely affecting his or her ability to deliver quality patient care.
The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize, name and properly use common O.R. equipment and instrumentation.
The student will demonstrate the ability to identify sterile and unsterile areas in the O.R.
The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize contaminations in the sterile field and to correct them.