Description
Program Objectives:
- To ensure safe and effective levels of practice to protect the public.
- To promote the education of healthcare sterile processing and flexible endoscope processing personnel, through certification to ensure safe and effective levels of practice to protect the public.
- To encourage continuing education for those individuals working in the healthcare sterile processing and flexible endoscope processing professions.
- To encourage re-certification by those individuals previously recognized as certified.
- To maintain a publicly accessible certification registry of healthcare sterile processing and flexible endoscope
Program outlines:
- Decontamination
- Cleaning and decontaminating instruments to remove biohazards.
- Use of ultrasonic cleaners, automated washers, and manual cleaning methods.
- Infection control measures and safety practices for handling contaminated items.
- Understanding of hospital-grade disinfectants and their applications.
- Preparation and Packaging
- Inspecting instruments for damage and wear.
- Assembling instrument sets and ensuring proper configuration.
- Packaging techniques for sterilization, including wraps, pouches, and rigid containers.
- Proper labeling of instrument sets and packaging for traceability.
- Sterilization
- Different sterilization methods: steam, ethylene oxide (EtO), hydrogen peroxide, and dry heat.
- Biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators used for monitoring sterilization.
- Sterilization cycles, parameters, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and their maintenance.
- Storage and Distribution
- Proper storage techniques for sterile instruments to maintain sterility.
- FIFO (First In, First Out) method for managing inventory.
- Temperature, humidity, and environmental factors that affect sterile storage.
- Safe transportation and handling of sterile items within the hospital or clinical setting.
- Instrumentation
- Identification of surgical instruments and their functions.
- Proper handling and care of both reusable and disposable instruments.
- Maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of instrumentation.
- Specialized instruments used in surgery (e.g., robotic, minimally invasive tools).
- Microbiology and Infection Control
- Role of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and spores, in healthcare settings.
- The process of biofilm formation and its impact on sterilization.
- Key infection control measures to prevent contamination during the decontamination process.
- Understanding of pathogenic organisms and their resistance to sterilization methods.
- Professional Responsibilities
- Ethical and professional standards for sterile processing technicians.
- Adherence to regulatory guidelines, such as AAMI, CDC, and OSHA.
- Compliance with hospital policies and safety procedures.
- Importance of maintaining accurate records for traceability and accountability.
- Management of Sterile Processing Operations
- Leadership skills in managing a Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).
- Workflow optimization strategies to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- Resource management, including staffing, equipment, and inventory control.
- Quality control, audits, and compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., JCAHO).
- Mock Exam for CBSPD Certification
Program Includes
- Program PPT and Educational Material
- CBSPD References Books
- CBSPD Mock Exam
- Certificate of Professional Development by CPD, UK London
- 12 CPD /CME hours
