Curriculum
What you will learn
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01
Introduction to Sterile Processing
The SPD, the technician's role, certification, and patient safety.
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Microbiology & Infection Control
Microbes, the Spaulding system, the chain of infection, PPE and biofilm.
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Regulatory Standards & Quality Assurance
The Joint Commission, AAMI ST79, IFU compliance, and documentation.
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Decontamination: Principles & Practice
Point-of-use care, manual and mechanical cleaning, and sharps safety.
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Disinfection: Levels, Methods & Monitoring
High-level disinfection, chemicals, AERs, and minimum-concentration testing.
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06
Surgical Instrumentation
Identifying, inspecting, caring for, and tracking surgical instruments.
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Packaging & Assembly
Wraps, pouches, rigid containers, tray assembly, labeling, and wet packs.
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Sterilization Methods
Steam, ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide, and cycle parameters.
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Sterilization Monitoring & Quality Control
Physical, chemical, and biological monitors, plus the Bowie-Dick test.
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Sterile Storage & Distribution
Event-related sterility, environmental controls, FIFO, and case carts.
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Endoscope Reprocessing
Leak testing, channel cleaning, high-level disinfection, and storage.
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Advanced Topics & Professional Development
Emerging technology, CRCST certification, and your U.S. career ladder.
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