SGT 1050 - Principles Of Asepsis

Clock Hours: 36

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of aseptic technique as used in practice. These principles are the foundation upon which the surgical technologist bases his/her practice. A thorough understanding of these principles is necessary for the entry-level technologist. Heavy emphasis is based on practical skills learned throughout this course, including, but not limited to:

Hand hygiene and the Surgical scrub
Donning and Doffing the sterile gown and gloves
Development and maintenance of sterile field
Opening sterile supplies correctly
Sterilization/disinfection processes

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Demonstrate the steps of a hand wash.
Identify the preliminary preparations for the surgical scrub.
Demonstrate the steps of the surgical scrub.
Employ sterile technique during the surgical scrub.
Recognize appropriate surgical attire.
Employ principles involved in donning surgical attire.
Apply the terms related to asepsis.
Discuss sources of contamination.
Demonstrate sterile/aseptic technique.
Employ sterile technique when gowning and gloving self and when assisting other team members.
Demonstrate techniques for preparing the sterile field.
Perform decontamination of the OR environment and equipment.
Analyze the factors and variables of disinfecting agents.
Contrast and compare disinfecting agents.
Define terms related to terminal sterilization/disinfection process.
Identify methods of processing items during terminal sterilization and/or disinfection.
Identify concepts of microbial barriers.
Contrast and compare the materials used for creating microbial barriers.
List the methods for sealing microbial barriers.
List the processes for preparing items for sterilization.
Compare and contrast methods of sterilization.
Identify process monitoring devices and methods.
Identify variables related to the sterilization process and the materials to be processed.
Identify systems used for sterile storage.
Apply principles of sterile storage to handling of sterile supplies.
Compare and contrast “shelf life” and “event-related” sterility.
Assess distribution systems used by sterile processing departments.
Demonstrate proper technique in storing, handling, and distributing sterile supplies.
Demonstrate awareness of improper handling and use of sterile supplies.