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Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology Fundamentals Specialization

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Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology Fundamentals Specialization

Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology.

Build core skills in professionalism, anatomy, sterile processing, and surgical technology basics.

Jennifer Zabel

Instructor: Jennifer Zabel

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Beginner level

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16 weeks to complete
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

16 weeks to complete
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore the skills and knowledge for the competent, entry-level Surgical Technologist

  • Explore the basic knowledge and skills required of the effective Central Service Technician

  • Recognize the structure and function of human body systems and organs

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain effective customer service, teamwork, work groups, and tasks priorities for the Central Service department

  • Instill appropriate ethical, professional, and respectful values while providing patient care

Skills you'll gain

Category: Collaboration
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Sterilization
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Psychosocial Assessments
Category: Professionalism
Category: Perioperative Care
Category: Sterile Procedure
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Operating Room (OR)
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Surgery
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Professional Development
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Patient Communication
Category: Personal Attributes
Anatomy for Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology

Anatomy for Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology

Course 2, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Recognize the structure and function of human body systems and organs

  • Discuss major diseases and related symptoms

Skills you'll gain

Category: Biology
Category: Sterile Procedure
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Cell Biology
Category: Surgery
Category: Sterilization
Category: Physiology
Category: Clinical Practices
Category: Anatomy
Category: Pathology
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Operating Room (OR)
Category: General Medical Tests and Procedures
Category: Patient Positioning
Sterile Processing Basics

Sterile Processing Basics

Course 3, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explore the basic knowledge and skills required of the effective Central Service Technician

  • Demonstrate cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, preparation, packaging, and sterilization tasks

  • Identify inventory management, sterile storage, and transport procedures with quality control and assurance

Skills you'll gain

Category: Record Keeping
Category: Sterile Procedure
Category: Hand Hygiene
Category: Personal protective equipment
Category: Asepsis
Category: Information Systems
Category: Medical Equipment
Category: Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Category: Equipment decontamination
Category: Bloodborne Pathogens
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Sterilization
Category: Cleanliness
Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Infection Control
Category: Occupational Health
Surgical Technology Basics

Surgical Technology Basics

Course 4, 9 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explore the skills and knowledge for the competent, entry-level Surgical Technologist

  • Describe the instrumentation and equipment used in the operating room

  • Develop a strong surgical conscience, accountability, and understanding of actions

Skills you'll gain

Category: General Surgery
Category: Occupational Hygiene
Category: Patient Preparation
Category: Medical Equipment and Technology
Category: Medical Equipment
Category: Pharmacology
Category: Patient Positioning
Category: Infection Control
Category: Sterilization
Category: Surgery
Category: Medication Dispensation
Category: Operating Room (OR)
Category: Sterile Procedure
Category: Health Technology
Category: Asepsis
Category: Perioperative Care

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Jennifer Zabel
MedCerts
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