SPT 148 - Sterile Processing Externship

1.  Apply knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Department.
2. Exhibit the behavior of a professional Sterile Processing Technician through appearance, manner, communication, work ethic, integrity, and skill set.
3. Demonstrate organizational skills in the clinical setting by completing work assignments in a timely manner.
4. Perform skills in the clinical setting as required of a sterile processing technician:
   1. Using facility decontamination and disinfection equipment, perform these procedures for a variety of cases.
   2. Arrange and assemble a variety of surgical instrument sets and procedure trays.
   3. Package items for sterilization.
   4. Load and operate sterilization equipment.
   5. Assemble Surgical Case Carts.
   6. Provide disinfected and well-maintained patient care equipment to patients.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory standards by completing HIPAA and OSHA required training with 80% or better, and apply these standards in the workplace.
6. Demonstrate safety, security, patient rights and confidentiality in the clinical setting as regulated by MIOSHA, Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, and the Medical Waste Act, and mandated in the facility policy.
7. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with instructors, hospital department employees, and preceptor, as assessed by the language used, how it is said, and the non-verbal messages sent through tone of voice, facial expressions, gestures, and body language.
8. Demonstrate initiative and excellent employability skills by attending and being punctual for all scheduled clinical hours, addressing clinical personnel professionally, completing skills as instructed, and working as part of a team.
9. Demonstrate and apply infection control practices in the clinical setting.

1. Functions and responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Department.
2. Expectations of a professional Sterile Processing Technician.
3. Expectations in the clinical setting.
   1. Use of facility decontamination and disinfection equipment.
   2. Surgical instrument sets and procedure trays.
   3. Operate sterilization equipment.
   4. Surgical Case Carts.
   5. Patient care equipment.
4. Regulatory standards and application in the workplace.
5. Safety, security, patient rights and confidentiality in the clinical setting (MIOSHA, Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, and the Medical Waste Act).
6. Interpersonal communication with instructors, hospital department employees, and preceptor.
7. Employability skills, teamwork, and initiative.
8. Infection control practices in the clinical setting.

Lecture 20%

Discussion 20%
Mandatory Course Components:

1. Students will be charged a fee for ACEMAPP required documentation.
2. Due to the nature of legal requirements of some of our clinical partners, this program requires a minimum age of 18.
3. Students will be required to complete Bloodborne Pathogens and HIPAA Training online; information given at first class session.
4. Student must provide proof of a negative 2-step TB (tuberculosis) skin test within the last year.
5. Students must pass an ICHAT criminal background check prior to clinical placement; information given at first class session.