TESP1211 — Sterilization and Disinfection
This course focuses on high-temperature and low-temperature sterilization methods used in sterile processing, including daily testing procedures and performance monitoring with physical, biological, and chemical indicators. Students will learn to associate endospores with sterilization methods, track sterilization cycles, and properly load sterilizer carts. The course also covers disinfectants, highlighting the differences between high, intermediate, and low-level disinfection. Students will gain hands-on experience interpreting disinfectant labels, understanding contact times, and applying OSHA-approved PPE for high-level disinfectants.