Program Overview
Course Material
Sterile Processing
Training Program
SPECT's training program is designed for healthcare workers who play a key role in infection prevention and sterile processing. It covers everything from cleaning and packaging to sterilizing and storage.
Our course combines classroom presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and peer-to-peer learning. We tailor the content to fit the cultural and practical needs of each country we work in, ensuring it's relevant and effective.
Our course combines classroom presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and peer-to-peer learning. We tailor the content to fit the cultural and practical needs of each country we work in, ensuring it's relevant and effective.
Program Objectives
Course Objectives
1
Break down key steps of the sterile processing cycle.
2
Connect science to practice by exploring the evidence behind international requirements.
3
Demonstrate proper care of surgical instruments from use to storage.
4
Tackle real-world challenges in sterile processing and infection prevention.
5
Help participants build teaching skills through hands-on practice and feedback.
Course Topics
Microbiology Basics
Understand how microorganisms relate to sterilization and infection control.
Infection Prevention & Control
Break the chain of transmission with proven prevention strategies.
Intro to Sterile Processing
Overview of key functions in the sterile processing workflow.
Cleaning
The critical first step in reprocessing reusable medical and surgical devices.
Instrument Inspection & Assembly
Identify defects, test function, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
Aseptic Packaging
Techniques to package sterile items while preventing contamination.
Disinfection
Types of disinfectants and their intended purposes.
Sterilization
Sterilization process parameters and factors that impact its effectiveness.
Sterile Storage & Transport
Best practices for keeping sterile items safe and contamination-free.
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Charitable Registration #85046 7978 RR0001