HPRS 1470 - Central Sterile Processing I

Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 2
This course will teach subsections of the Central Sterile Processing Certification program related to: A) Introduction to Central Service-an introduction to the central service role, surgical supplies, basic and specialty surgical instruments, and packaging and sterilization. B) Infection Control and Occupational Safety-related to the principles and practice of infection control and OSHA guidelines along with common safety and hazards protocols. C) Regulations and Standards-teaches the difference between the regulations and voluntary and regulatory standards, the role and responsibilities of federal agencies that impact Central Services, and the important aspects of the regulations and standards they administer.

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