Maricopa Community Colleges  SGT103AB   19986-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/23/98  
SGT103AB     19986-19995 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Surgical Instrumentation Preparation
Principles and techniques of sterilization and disinfection processes. Surgical instrument disinfection and preparation. Decontaminating procedures of surgical instruments. Methods of packaging and wrapping of surgical instruments. Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Technology or Hospital Central Service program or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SGT103AB   19986-19995 Surgical Instrumentation Preparation
1. Describe methods of the sterilization process, monitors and indicators. (I)
2. Describe uses, agents, and safety precautions for disinfectants. (II)
3. Explain methods and equipment used for decontaminating surgical instruments. (III)
4. Explain methods of packaging and shelf life procedures. (IV)
5. Demonstrate wrapping techniques for single items and packs. (IV)
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SGT103AB   19986-19995 Surgical Instrumentation Preparation
    I. Sterilization Process
        A. Methods
          1. steam sterilizers
          2. ethylene oxide sterilizers
          3. peracetic acid
          4. ionizing radiation
          5. parameters
          6. temperature
          7. humidity
          8. time
          9. pressure
        B. Monitors
        C. Indicators
          1. biological
          2. chemical
      II. Disinfectant Process
          A. Uses
          B. Agents
          C. Safety precautions
        III. Instruments
            A. Cleaning
            B. Decontamination
            C. Equipment
              1. washer sterilizer
              2. washer sanitizer
              3. ultrasonic washer
              4. cart washer
          IV. Packaging Procedure
              A. Methods
              B. Wrapping techniques
              B. Shelf-life
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