CST 102C - Practicum I

Credits: 2

Students will rotate through various health care central service departments to practice general cleaning of patient care equipment and medical devices. Basic patient care techniques of hand hygiene and universal standard precautions will be incorporated while handling the equipment. The student will demonstrate wrapping and packaging equipment, storing clean equipment as well as distribution of clean equipment. If available, the student will conduct the usual routine for linen folding. Miscellaneous tasks required by the central service technician will be made evident to the student.

Clinical: 14 hours per week