Fundamentals of working in the Central Sterile Processing department (CSP). Topics include safety and risk management strategies, effective interdisciplinary communication, governing institutions, and regulatory compliance. Total hours 36 lecture.

Materials, equipment and instrumentation application and management in the Sterile Processing department (CSP). Topics include inventory control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and storage. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Cleaning and decontamination processes and application in the Central Sterile Processing department (CSP). Topics include the basics of anatomy and microbiology, barrier systems, and instrument/sterile supplies cleaning and decontamination methods. Total of 54 hours of lecture.

Disinfection and Sterilization processes and application in the Central Sterile Processing department (CSP).). Topics include instrument and equipment disinfection and sterilization methods following manufacturers and institutions safety standards and protocols. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Hands-on clinical experience in a Central Sterile Processing (CSP) department. Throughout this course the student will apply practical concepts related to surgical instrumentation assembly, decontamination, sterilization, storage and distribution. This course meets the requirement of 400 clock-hours needed to sit and prepare the student to pass the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) examination to pursue certification. Total of 414 laboratory hours.