HSC 203 - Sterile Processing Fundamentals

5.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 2
Lab 6
Sterile Processing Fundamentals explores the essential principles and procedures for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments. Students learn to follow approved protocols for decontamination, sterilization, and packaging, while identifying common surgical instruments by name and function. Core topics include aseptic technique, instrument wrapping, sterilization methods, and the use of biological and chemical indicators for process validation. Students also learn quality control measures for each sterilization method. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Sterile Processing Technician Certification Exam offered by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, HSC 113 - Medical Terminology, MAT 743 - Technical Math, ENG 105 - Composition I, SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication.