Course Outline
400
ClinicalTraining
Hours
DATES TBD
Sterile Processing Course (ONLINE)
To gain an understanding of the processing of reusable medical devices in the medical field.
Weeks
Course
Duration
%
Online
Learning
Course Materials
HSPA Technical Manual and Workbook (Included in tuition)
DATES TBD
Sterile Processing Course (ONLINE)
Purpose of the Course
To gain an understanding of the processing of reusable medical devices in the medical field.
Specific Objectives
- Introduction to Sterile Processing
- Gaining knowledge in the processes used to clean, sterilize, and store reusable medical devices
- Certification testing
- 400 hours of clinicals to gain hands on experience
Course Materials
HSPA Technical Manual and Workbook (Included in tuition)
Schedule of Topics
Week 1: Departmental Considerations Part 1
- Environmental & Personnel
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 2: Departmental Considerations Part 2 Quiz Week
- Regulations and Standards
- Documentation and Record keeping
- Quality Assurance
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
- Start Clinicals with partnering hospital
Week 3: Cleaning, Decontamination, and Disinfection Part 1
- Safety
- Work Area Preparations
- Quality Tests
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 4: Cleaning, Decontamination, and Disinfection Part 2 Quiz Week
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting Equipment
- Item Preparation
- Disinfection
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 5: Prep and Pack Part 1
- Area Specific Safety
- Work Station Prep
- Item Inspection
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 6: Prep and Pack Part 2 Quiz Week
- Package Assembly
- Method
- Labeling
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 7: Sterilization Part 1
- Area Specific Safety
- Work Area Prep
- Sterilizer QA Tests
- Sterilization Methods and Cycles
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 8: Sterilization Part 2 Quiz Week
- Sterilizer Loading
- Sterilizer Operation and Monitoring
- Post Sterilization Process
- Potential Failures
- Documentation of Sterilization Content and Process
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 9: Sterile Storage, Transport, and Inventory Management
- Area Specific Safety
- Inventory Rotation
- Sterile and Non-sterile distribution
- Inventory Control
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 10: Patient Care Equipment and Distribution
- Safety
- Work Area Prep
- Equipment Tracking and Distribution
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
Week 11: Professional Development Quiz Week
- Communication
- Team and Work Groups
- Personal Development
- Expectations/assignments due for next class (TBD)
- Pre-Exam
Week 12: Certification Preparation
- Schedule Certification Exam
- Final Review
- Exam Preparation
Method of Instruction
Live Online with Zoom
Method of Evaluation
35%
Project Course Study
35%
Final Exam
30%
Class Participation
Attendance Policy
You are paying for this class, so you are expected to be in attendance for at least 80% of the class and clinicals. Otherwise you will miss important information and training in areas needed to pass the exam. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.