Maricopa Community Colleges  HCS202   20052-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/23/04
HCS202 20052-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Hospital Central Service Certification Review
Hospital central service functions, medical terminology, decontamination, and quality assurance. Duties and responsibilities of central service technicians. Prerequisites: (CRE111 or equivalent) and HCC146.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCS202   20052-99999 Hospital Central Service Certification Review
1. Describe infection control measures utilizing knowledge of microbiology and asepsis. (I)
2. Define pathogens, disinfection and sterilization. (I, III)
3. Identify the different types and specific uses of disinfectants. (I, II)
4. Explain decontamination procedures specific to breaking the chain of infection. (II)
5. Describe the equipment used in decontamination for processing used surgical and hospital items. (II)
6. Demonstrate the decontamination process for contaminated surgical and hospital items. (II)
7. Demonstrate the correct assembly and distribution of equipment, supplies and instruments used for patient care in the hospital. (III)
8. Describe the specialized skills and tasks of the hospital central service technician. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCS202   20052-99999 Hospital Central Service Certification Review
    I. Microbiology and Infection Control
        A. Microbiology
        B. Transmission
        C. Barriers to contamination
        D. Disinfecting principles
        E. Sterilization principles
        F. Asepsis/hand-washing
      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. cart-washer
            6. dryers
          E. Decontamination procedures
        III. Patient Care Supplies and Equipment
            A. Patient supply catalog
            B. Patient equipment
            C. Isolation
            D. Tasks
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