Learning Outcomes Relationships

PLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principle, practices, and safety regulations in sterile processing to ensure safety and quality of care for patients.

CLO 3: Explain inventory control and utilize proper regulations and standards for preventing infectious diseases when demonstrating the preparation, packaging, storage and distribution of sterile items.
CLO 4: Demonstrate the appropriate monitoring techniques to achieve required degree of sterile quality assurance level.

PLO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and team-building skills when working with colleagues in sterile processing.

CLO 5: Discuss critical interrelated functions of all departments of hospital to ensure quality patient care is delivered.

PLO 4: Develop and maintain records related to sterilization processes along with identifying and troubleshooting common issues that may arise with sterilization equipment.

CLO 4: Demonstrate the appropriate monitoring techniques to achieve required degree of sterile quality assurance level.
CLO 7: Analyze the role of computer-based information and tracking systems within Central Services.

PLO 5: Accurately demonstrate a safe and professional level of practice, skill and knowledge in their role as an entry-level Sterile Processing Technician.

CLO 1: Integrate infection control protocols while demonstrating appropriate decontamination techniques.
CLO 2: Demonstration of various sterilization techniques, including: high-temperature and low-temperature sterilization.
CLO 3: Explain inventory control and utilize proper regulations and standards for preventing infectious diseases when demonstrating the preparation, packaging, storage and distribution of sterile items.
CLO 4: Demonstrate the appropriate monitoring techniques to achieve required degree of sterile quality assurance level.

PLO 6: Graduates will be prepared to take the Healthcare Sterile Processing’s (formally known as IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) examination.

CLO 1: Integrate infection control protocols while demonstrating appropriate decontamination techniques.
CLO 2: Demonstration of various sterilization techniques, including: high-temperature and low-temperature sterilization.
CLO 3: Explain inventory control and utilize proper regulations and standards for preventing infectious diseases when demonstrating the preparation, packaging, storage and distribution of sterile items.
CLO 4: Demonstrate the appropriate monitoring techniques to achieve required degree of sterile quality assurance level.

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