CSP 2011 - CSP Practices and Procedures

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
A study of Sterile Technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Central Sterile Processing Technician in the surgical central service environment. Topics include principles of sterile technique, cleaning, assembly, and testing of instrument/procedure  trays, operating sterilization equipment, storage of clean and sterile supplies, preparing case carts, pulling for cases, distributing supplies, and inventory control.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sterile conscience at all times and demonstrate concern for the patient as the highest priority. 

2. Demonstrate the ability to work in an appropriate role as a team member.
3. Demonstrate professional behaviors, conflict resolution and communication skills adequate to prevent opinions, personal disagreements, or other factors arising from interpersonal interaction from adversely affecting his or her ability to deliver quality patient care.
4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, name and properly use common O.R. equipment and instrumentation. 

5. Demonstrate the ability to identify sterile and unsterile areas in the O.R. 

6. Demonstrate the ability to perform sterile technique.
7. Demonstrate the ability to clean, assemble and test instrument/procedure trays.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to operate sterilization equipment.
9. Demonstrate the ability to store clean and sterile supplies, prepare case carts for surgery, pull cases for surgery, and distribute supplies and knowledge of inventory control.