CSP 2012 - Clinical Practicum

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
Course consists of 192 hours of supervised clinical rotation during which students will complete comprehensive orientation to clinical practicum, practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a central sterile processing technician, develop professional behaviors while in the surgical and central service environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practicum. CSPT 2011 provides rationale and concepts to support experiences in this course.

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

1. Comply with all Clinical Participation Requirements as a condition of being present at clinical sites. Failure to comply with the above will result in the immediate removal of the student from the clinical site and may result in removal from the program.                   
2. Demonstrate that the patient’s well being is the highest priority at all times.
3. Abide by the policies of the hospital to which he or she is assigned.
4. Accept direction appropriately from surgeons, operating room staff, and instructors in a clinical setting.
5. Successfully complete the 190 hours of clinical practice to receive a grade.
6. Work as a team member with honesty, integrity, and professionalism in different clinical settings.
7. Complete and correctly document 190 hours of supervised clinical experience. Documentation will include Evaluations, Morning Assignment Worksheets, Caseload Verification Forms, and a Weekly Caseload Workbook.

In addition to the competencies above, each student will be expected to progress from working with assistance to Solo/first processor in all areas except where assistance is necessary.