Training Manual for Health Care Central Service Technicians [Paperback]

The Training Manual is the premier reference and review publication for individuals preparing for examinations given by The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. It is a concise, applicable tool that can be used for orientation, training, and instructional programs in health care facilities and in institutions for learning. The Fifth Edition of the manual is the largest and most comprehensive to date.

Foreword to the Fifth Edition xi

Foreword to the Fourth Edition xiii

Foreword to the Third Edition xvii

Foreword to the Second Edition xix

Foreword to the First Edition xxiii

1 Introduction to Central Service 2

Educational Objectives 2

Organizational Structure 3

Objectives and Functions 4

Major Areas in Central Service 5

Ethics 9

Safety 10

Personal Cleanliness 14

Continuous Quality Improvement 14

Rules and Regulations 15

Communication 19

Summary 21

2 Human Anatomy and Physiology 22

Educational Objectives 22

Cell Biology 23

The Skeletal System 25

The Muscular System 27

The Nervous System 28

The Circulatory System 30

The Respiratory System 34

The Digestive System 35

The Urinary System 39

The Reproductive System 41

The Endocrine System 42

The Sensory System 44

Summary 47

3 Microbiology and Infection Control 48

Educational Objectives 48