This 400-hour practicum is designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and practice in Central Sterile Processing in a hospital environment. This clinical experience provides students with a setting in which they gain experience working in the sterile processing field under the supervision of a preceptor. Students will practice what they have learned about aseptic and sterile technique and how to clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package, and sterilize reusable surgical instruments or devices for healthcare facilities. Students will also have the opportunity to practice and hone their skills in inventory management and organization of surgical instruments and devices. Students are required to complete 400 hours of hands-on sterile processing in a hospital setting to be fully certified.
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