HED0718 — Fundamen Clinical Applications
This course provides students hands-on practice in the clinical setting of central sterile service with an emphasis on the decontamination and processing areas. This course provides part of the clinical experience in the central sterile environment required for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification in preparation for practice as a certified central sterile technician. This course has 130 contact hours toward the 400 clinical hours required for the IAHCSMM certification exam, and clinical experience in decontamination and processing.