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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CY 101 PRINCIPLES OF CENTRAL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY



This course prepares the central processing technologist for the international certification exam offered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service and Material Management. The student will learn, through didactic, lab and clinical experience, sterilization, decontamination, disinfection, sterile packaging and monitoring. Medical and surgical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills, and instrumentation and equipment. Emphasis is on microbiological principles and infection control and FDA, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies standards. Lecture: 4 hours per week; Clinical: 24 hours each week. 4 Credits