CST103 — Central Service Standard Practices of Sterilization
CST 103 - Central Service Standard Practices of Sterilization CST 103 - Central Service Standard Practices of Sterilization 3 Total Credits Students learn techniques and practice sterilization of instrument sets, and sterile supplies. Major topics include methods of both high and low-temperature sterilization, sterilants, and packaging materials. Guidelines for IUSS processing and transport are discussed. Operations, parameters, and maintenance of various sterilizers are learned, as well as monitoring of the sterilization process and quality control using biological tests and incubators. Proper storage and storage concerns with for sterile supplies will also be included.