Maricopa Community Colleges  SGT102   19966-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/28/96
SGT102 19966-99999 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Microbiology with Surgical Applications
Principles and techniques of asepsis methods, including surgical scrub, sterile packs and solutions, monitors and indicators of sterilization. Operating room disinfecting. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
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SGT102   19966-99999 Microbiology with Surgical Applications
1. Compare and contrast specific microorganisms, identifying pathogenic microorganisms and their associated diseases. (I)
2. Describe transmission and resistance of pathogens. (I)
3. Describe types of specific wounds and explain factors affecting the healing process of wounds. (II)
4. Describe principles of and explain sequences and techniques of asepsis.(III)
5. List specific safety regulatory agencies and describe their functions.(IV)
6. Describe methods of the sterilization process, monitors and indicators. (V)
7. Explain uses, agents, and safety precautions for disinfectants. (VI)
8. Explain methods and equipment used for decontaminating surgical instruments. (VII)
9. Explain methods of packaging and shelf-life procedures. (VIII)
10. Demonstrate wrapping techniques for single items and packs. (VIII)
11. Describe operating room environmental disinfection, clean up procedures, and fire safety. (IX)
12. Demonstrate surgical scrub, gowning, gloving, opening sterile packs and pouring solutions utilizing aseptic technique. (III, X)
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SGT102   19966-99999 Microbiology with Surgical Applications
    I. Microorganisms
          1. Protozoa
          2. Fungi
          3. Yeast
          4. Molds
          5. Bacteria
          6. Pathogens
            a. Rcikettsia
            b. Virus
            c. Helminths
            d. Bacteria
        B. Transmission
          1. Types
          2. Portals of Entry
          3. Contact
          4. Control
        C. Resistance
          1. Methods
          2. Immunity
      II. Wounds
          A. Types
          B. Descriptions
          C. Surgical
          D. Healing Factors
          E. Disruption
        III. Asepsis
            A. Principles
            B. Techniques
              1. Surgical Scrub
              2. Gowning
              3. Gloving
              4. Sterile Packs
              5. Sterile Solutions
          IV. Safety Regulations
              A. Functions
              B. Agencies
                1. OSHA
                2. JCAHO
                3. EPA
                4. CDC
                5. AMI
              C. Universal Precautions
            V. Sterilization Process
                A. Methods
                  1. Steam Sterilizers
                  2. Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers
                  3. Dry Heat
                  4. Ionizing Radiation
                B. Monitors
                C. Indicators
                  1. Biological
                  2. Chemical
              VI. Disinfectant Process
                  A. Uses
                  B. Agents
                  C. Safety Precautions
                VII. Instruments
                    A. Cleaning
                    B. Decontamination
                    C. Equipment
                      1. Washer Sterilizer
                      2. Washer Sanitizer
                      3. Ultrasonic Washer
                      4. Cart Washer
                  VIII. Packaging Procedure
                      A. Methods
                      B. Shelf-Life
                    IX. Operating Room Environment
                        A. Disinfection
                          1. Concurrent
                          2. Terminal
                        B. Cleaning Schedule
                          1. Before First Case
                          2. After Case
                          3. End of Day
                          4. Weekly
                        C. Temperature/Humidity
                        D. Fire Safety
                          1. Hazards
                          2. Procedures
                      X. Sterile Techniques Demonstrations
                          A. Surgical Scrub
                          B. Opening
                            1. Cloth or Paper Wrapped Sterile Item
                            2. Sterile Peel-Pack Item
                            3. Sterile Basin on Ringstand
                            4. Sterile Pack on Back Table
                            5. Sterile Peel-Pack on Back Table
                          C. Pouring Sterile Solutions
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