AHE 197 - Sterile Processing in Ambulatory Environments

1.0 Credits
Overview of sterile processing in the Ambulatory environment. Topics include monitoring and recording keeping, quality assurance practices, inventory management, management of patient care equipment, and use of information management systems.
Prerequisite AHE 192, AHE 193, and AHE 194.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe basic similarities and differences between sterile processing in hospitals and other health care facilities.
Explain basic standards and practices used for sterile processing in ambulatory surgical centers and dental facilities.