Upon completion of SRGT 102B, the student will be able to:

1. Describe, in depth, the duties of the surgical technologist and other health care providers related to the processes of disinfection and sterilization.
2. Define terminology related to infection control in the surgical setting, sterilization and disinfection processes;
3. Compare and contrast the structure and characteristics of common microorganisms;
4. Discuss the body's defenses against infection;
5. Relate the infectious and inflammatory processes to surgical practice;
6. Identify the purpose of common instruments used in the operating room environment;
7. Explain the process of decontamination of instruments to the processing of instruments for sterilization;
8. Compare and contrast all methods of sterilization used in the operating room suite.
9. Discuss all types of sterilization methods, including their risks and hazards;
10. Apply standard precautions to activities performed in the pre, intra, and post-operative phases of surgery;
11. Apply the concepts of microbiology to the care of the patient
12. Apply knowledge of instrument assembly for procedures while in a Central Processing Department.

The purpose of the Certificate of Achievement is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills.

The graduate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Integrate and value knowledge derived from the bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and surgical technology while providing care to patients in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Achieve the Level I competencies identified by the Association of Surgical Technologists by demonstrating:

• The application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.