OBJECTIVES
By the end of this
course, the successful student should be able to:
- Understand the roles and requirements associated
with working in CPD
- Recognize infection control procedures in
medical environments
- Label, process, handle and assemble instrument
sets
- Identify packaging materials, methods and
procedures
- Recognize requirements for clean and sterile
storage
- Identify distribution and delivery methods of
supplies and equipment
- Accurately identify anatomy and physiology of
the human body
CURRICULUM
The following topics will be presented in the course:
Introduction to Central
Processing Department:
History, purpose and concepts of the Central Processing Department
Microbiology: Basic microbiology and its importance to
the CPD environment
Decontamination: Purpose and procedures of decontamination
and infection control
Surgical Instrumentation: Components, proper handling and overview
of instruments
Packaging: Proper packing/wrapping of materials and
supplies for processing
Sterilization: Requirements and proper preparation of
items for sterilization
Clean/Sterile Storage: Understanding requirements for clean and
sterile storage
Distribution: Accurate, efficient distribution of
equipment and supplies
Inventory Management: Identify the role and process of
inventory management
Anatomy and Physiology: Synopsis, roles and functions of major
body systems
SCHEDULE
We recommend
participants to complete at least one chapter a week during the 12 week course.
You are free to move ahead and complete the program at your own pace. Students
generally complete the course ahead of schedule with great success by
completing one or more chapters each week with ample time to study for the
final exam. For best results, we recommend that students study the chapter
reviews, PowerPoint presentations and vocabulary before attempting exams.
Students are
expected to manage their time accordingly to complete the course in a timely
manner. Normal completion time for this program is twelve (12) weeks. CPTTS
will not be responsible for tracking your progress nor inform you if a lack of
time becomes an issue. If, after 12 weeks, you do not complete the program, you
must re-register and pay the tuition to restart the course from the beginning.
Refund requests made after the allotted time periods will not be honored.
REQUIREMENTS
Chapter tests: All study materials are provided. Chapter
tests are available at the end of each chapter. The tests will be multiple-choice,
open notes, will be individual efforts and will consist of material covered in
the chapter. Ample time will be allotted to complete the tests. Each chapter
provides 5 opportunities to pass each test. If all attempts have been
exhausted, you must contact the Test Administrator immediately for further
instructions. Students are expected to study course material before attempting
exams and are encouraged to print copies of results throughout the course.
Final exam: The final exam will be available at the
end of the course and will be comprehensive. Students have 3 opportunities to
pass the exam with a passing score of 80% or higher. Once all 3 attempts have
been exhausted, students must pay a test fee of $150.00 for 3 additional
attempts.
SCORING POLICY
Although letter
grades are not assigned in this course, chapter tests and the final exam
require a score of 80% or higher to be considered a passing score. If a student
receives a score of 79% or below, he/she will have the option to retake the
chapter test until a passing score is achieved. Students cannot advance to the
next chapter until the current chapter test is passed.