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  • 58- Hand-off Communication and Proper Transport of Flexible Endoscopes
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review regulatory requirements and recommendations from industry standards and guidelines regarding the transport of flexible endoscopes 2. Understand recommendations from standards and guidelines regarding hand-off communication when transporting flexible endoscopes 3. Learn ways to ensure that critical steps, such as proper transport and communication handoff, are done every time a flexible endoscope is used

    Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) lessons provide members with ongoing education focusing on the maintenance and handling of endoscopes. These lessons are designed for CER recertification, but can be of value to any CRCST

    This lesson is set to expire August 31st, 2028

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 198-Successfully Navigating Adverse Events and IFU Complexity
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss common challenges identified by facilities and supported by current evidence 2. Describe current information in instructions for use (IFU) and its interpretation 3. Describe potential opportunities to improve understanding of and compliance with new device IFU

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire October 31st, 2028

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 197- Challenges and Considerations for Processing 3D-Printed Medical Devices
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the current technology used to develop custom medical devices 2. Analyze the risks posed by newer devices 3. Identify current and future challenges of 3D-printed devices for the Sterile Processing department

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire July 31st, 2028

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Gifts and Resolutions; Make a Resolution to Give the Gift of Mentoring
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Join Monique Jelks, Brandon Gantt and Natalie Lind as they take advantage of the time and season of Gifts and Resolutions to discuss the importance of mentoring and the benefits to both the mentor and the mentee.

    On Demand Webinar: Thursday, November 21th, 2023 

    Join Monique Jelks, Brandon Gantt and Natalie Lind as they take advantage of the time and season of Gifts and Resolutions to discuss the importance of mentoring and the benefits to both the mentor and the mentee. 

    Guest Speakers: 

    Monique Jelks and Brandon Gantt


  • 194 - Proper Handling and Transport of Soiled Medical Devices
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the transmission of infection 2. Identify critical factors to consider before handling and transporting soiled medical devices 3. Review different scenarios and challenges Sterile Processing personnel can experience when transporting soiled medical devices

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire February 29st, 2028

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 196- Orienting and Onboarding Executive-Level Leadership to Sterile Processing
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the different levels of hospital leadership 2. Differentiate between reactive and proactive relationship building 3. Assess opportunities to orient and onboard executive leadership

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire June 30th, 2028

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 195- Applying Standards in Sterile Processing: What Technicians Must Know
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the multiple standards and guidelines that apply to Sterile Processing 2. Understand the meaning of directive words in the recommendations 3. Learn how standards and guidelines serve as the basis for departmental policies and operating procedures

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire February 29st, 2028

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • A Conversation with Industry Experts: Reprocessing Best Practices for a High Performing Robotics Service Line
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Join our expert panel as they discuss best practices with daVinci reprocessing, Barry Bryant ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Sterile Processing Manager, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, will share his facility’s successes with their daVinci program. Marcy Duffy, CSFA, CST, CRCST, Genesis Reprocessing Product Manager for Intuitive, will provide information about best practices related to daVinci processing systems. Join us for an information-filled program and an opportunity to ask questions of our guests. Guest Speakers: Marcy Duffy and Barry Bryant

    Live-Webinar: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 

    Join our expert panel as they discuss  best practices with daVinci reprocessing,  Barry Bryant ST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Sterile Processing Manager, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, will share his facility’s successes with their daVinci program.   Marcy Duffy, CSFA, CST, CRCST, Genesis Reprocessing Product Manager for Intuitive, will provide information about best practices related to daVinci processing systems.  Join us for an information-filled program and an opportunity to ask questions of our guests.

    Guest Speakers: 

    Marcy Duffy and Barry Bryant


  • 193 - The Right PPE for Processing Technicians: What You Wear and How You Wear It Matters
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review the importance of the use of PPE when processing contaminated medical devices and learn the regulations, standards and guidelines that apply to PPE 2. Understand the exposure risks in the decontamination area 3. List mitigation strategies to lower the risk of exposure in processing areas

    As technicians become confident in their skills and begin looking for ways to grow and help others, training fellow staff members should be considered. This lesson discusses how technicians can effectively plan and present a training session.

    This lesson is set to expire December 31st, 2027

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz

  • 300 - Laparoscopic Surgery and the Care and Handling of Laparoscopic Devices
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review laparoscopic surgery and the types of laparoscopic devices available for use 2. Discuss the differences between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery and devices 3. Review the care and handling recommendations for laparoscopic devices

    A key factor in providing safe care for surgical patients is ensuring that instruments used for every procedure are in good working order. Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing department (SPD) personnel should understand that instruments that do not function properly can adversely affect patient care and safety, the facility’s investment, and surgeon satisfaction.

    This lesson is set to expire December 31st, 2027

    Directions:

    1. Click the "Handouts" tab to download and read the Lesson Plan
    2. Click the "Contents" tab to begin the Quiz