CIS Lesson Plans
318- Beyond Technical Skills: Essential Soft Skills for Sterile Processing Technicians
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify four soft skills that benefit Sterile Processing professionals and
their essential roles
2. Explain how the four soft skills influence Sterile Processing operations
and outcomes
3. Learn methods for developing soft skills and applying them in Sterile
Processing environments
317-Role of Hygiene, Attire and Work- Area Maintenance in Safety and Infection Prevention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the importance of maintaining the integrity of the instrument
work area
2. Explain the purpose and importance of hygiene and attire requirements
in Sterile Processing
3. Identify strategies to maintain the integrity of the instrument and clean
assembly areas
315-Healthcare-Associated Biofilm: Bacterial Contamination, Complications and Prevention
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn how biofilm forms and proliferates
2. Identify the risks associated with biofilm formation on
medical devices
3. Discuss methods to prevent or remove biofilm on medical devices
314- Instrument Error! What Happened? Identifying Causes, Adopting Solutions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the dangers of instrument errors and understand how human
factors can impact instrument quality
2. Identify common systems issues that impact instrument errors
3. List steps to reduce instrument errors
314-Competencies: A Technician’s Perspective
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn how biofilm forms and proliferates
2. Identify the risks associated with biofilm formation on
medical devices
3. Discuss methods to prevent or remove biofilm on medical devices
313- Cleaning, Handling & Care of Powered Surgical Instruments
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the role of powered surgical instruments (PSIs) in surgical
procedures and basic cleaning techniques for the devices
2. List cautions to take when handling PSIs
3. Learn strategies for staying abreast of PSI processes and current
information
312- Strategies to Enhance the Surgical Instrument System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Review the goals of instrument processing and its work area
requirements
2. List the interpersonal skills instrument specialists need to be successful
3. Discuss the importance of training, continuing education and careerlong
learning
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
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