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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-27-2003 |
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HCS101AA
2003 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
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3.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 4.4 Load Occ |
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Introduction
to Hospital Central Service |
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Central Service functions, medical terminology,
decontamination, isolation techniques, quality assurance, product transport,
and billing methods. Duties and responsibilities of central service
technicians. Prerequisites: Admission to Hospital
Central Service Technology program or permission of Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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HCS101AA 2003
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Introduction to Hospital Central Service |
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Describe infection control measures utilizing knowledge of
microbiology and asepsis. (I) |
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Define pathogens, disinfection and sterilization. (I, III)
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Describe different types of isolation. (I, III) |
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Identify the different types and specific uses of
disinfectants. (I, II) |
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Define decontamination procedures specific to breaking the
chain of infection. (II) |
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Describe the equipment used in decontamination for
processing used items. (II) |
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Demonstrate the decontamination process for contaminated
items. (II) |
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Describe procedures involved in patient and department
charge mechanism. (III, IV) |
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Identify equipment and supplies distributed for patient
care in the hospital. (III, IV) |
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Demonstrate the correct
assembly and distribution of equipment, supplies and instruments used for
patient care in the hospital. (III, IV) |
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List the types of distribution systems used in hospitals
and describe how they operate. (IV) |
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Identify the different inventory control methods and the
advantages and disadvantages of each. (V) |
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Describe the organizational structure of a hospital
central service department. (VI) |
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Describe the specialized skills of the hospital central
service technician. (VII) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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HCS101AA 2003
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Introduction to Hospital Central Service |
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I. Microbiology and
Infection Control A. Microbiology B. Transmission C. Barriers to
contamination D. Isolation E. Disinfecting principles F. Sterilization principles
G. Asepsis/handwashing II. Decontamination
Procedures A. Department 1. Collection 2. Transport B. Attire C. Methods of cleaning 1. Disinfectant 2. Sanitation 3. Sterilization D. Decontamination
equipment 1. Washer/ sterilizer 2. Washer/sanitizer 3. Ultrasonic washer 4. Glass washer 5. Cartwasher
6. Dryers E. Decontamination
procedures III. Patient Care Supplies
and Equipment A. Patient supply catalog B. Patient equipment C. Isolation D. Assembly procedures IV. Distribution A. Exchange cart B. Case cart C. Requisitions D. Charge systems E. Communication systems F. Special carts G. Distribution procedures V. Inventory Control A. Manual two-bin system B. Traveling requisition
system C. Manual carde system D. Computer system VI. Central Service
Department A. Structure B. Purpose C. Functions D. Technician roles VII. Technician A. History B. Job description C. Job requirements D. Tasks |