
CIS Lesson Plans

311- Instrument Preparation and Care: Key Considerations for the Processing Specialist
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the risks associated with inadequate instrument care
2. List steps to help prepare for and introduce new instruments
3. Learn the best sources for vital instrument and processing information

310- Sterile Barriers: Proper Use and Inspection
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the three primary types of sterile barriers and their proper use
2. Explain key differences between packaging materials for different sterilization modalities 3. Understand the inspection process for rigid containers
309-Caring for Complex Instruments
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Review point-of-use treatment processes
2. Discuss manual cleaning procedures for complex instruments
3. Explore mechanical cleaning processes for complex instruments
4.Explain the importance of maintaining a quality review process

307- Ethics and the Instrument Technician: Their Role in Quality and Safety
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Define ethics and their vital role in quality healthcare and service delivery
2. Discuss ethical qualities in the healthcare environment
3. Explore ethical concerns when handling and processing instruments

306- Introducing New Instruments: Proactive Steps for Safety and Success
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the planning process when new instruments are evaluated and
considered
2. Understand the risks associated with inadequate instrument
information
3. Answer critical questions when introducing a new device or instrument
system and describe Sterile Processing team members’ role when new
devices are considered or added

305- Elevating Knowledge About Sterilization Equipment and Processes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify key differences between sterilizer types and understand how to
properly prepare devices for sterilization
2. Understand how to monitor sterilization quality
3. Describe the unloading process to prevent load contamination

304- Fundamentals of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the ethylene oxide sterilization process
2. Define the quality monitors used in ethylene oxide sterilization to
demonstrate the sterilization process was effective
3. Describe the safety practices used for ethylene oxide sterilization

303-Cleaning and Decontamination: A Review
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the point-of-use treatment process
2. Review the proper water quality for and chemicals used during the
cleaning process
3. Discuss the cleaning and decontamination processes

302- Urology Instruments: Identification and Proper Care and Handling
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify instruments commonly used in urological procedures
2. Learn key differences between certain urology devices
3. Understand unique care and handling requirements of urology
instruments

301 - Water Quality and Its Critical Importance in Sterile Processing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Explain the different types of water and the requirements of each
2. Discuss the roles of healthcare personnel pertaining to water quality management
3. Examine water quality monitoring requirements for Sterile Processing
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