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College Catalog 2019-2020 
    
College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SURG 1060 - Orientation to Central Processing Distribution Technician

Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology Program; BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 ; and HHSC 1700  all with grade C or better

Corequisites: SURG 1050  and SURG 1070 

This course introduces students to the central sterile processing department and role and responsibilities of the central processing distribution technician. Topics include infection control, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, and preparation and packaging of instruments and other items for sterilization. Students will also learn about the principles of sterile storage, distribution inventory control, and information technology.

Contact Hours: 4

Center Campus

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