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3.00 Credits
Presentation and discussion of development and history of a modern Sterile Processing Department. Roles and responsibilities of Sterile Processing Technicians. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to processing of medical devices and patient care equipment. Discussion of basic Microbiology and identification of common microbes and diseases found in today’s healthcare environment. Presentation and discussion of Infection Control techniques in relation to disease transmission. Demonstration of appropriate decontamination techniques and protocol of medical devices and patient care equipment to eliminate the occurrence of a healthcare acquired infection. Discussion of federal and private organizations affecting daily functions of field of study. Legal and ethical aspects of Sterile Processing practice introduced.
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3.00 Credits
Presentation and discussion of techniques and protocol of processing patient care equipment. Review and demonstration of the various packaging methods currently in use in today’s healthcare environment for sterile processing of critical medical devices. Discussion and identification of surgical instruments including techniques for recognizing damage and/or poor working condition to allow technicians to remove for preventive maintenance. Discussion and identification of the various methods of sterilization currently used in healthcare. Demonstration of appropriate monitoring techniques to achieve required degree of sterile assurance level. Identification of sterile storage procedures and concepts. Review and demonstration of appropriate distribution methods and affect each has on the cost of med/surgical supplies
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3.00 Credits
Presentation and discussion of history, development and current trends in the daily operations of modern hospitals. Hospital governance, administration and management. Review of functions of clinical patient care area's of inpatient care, outpatient care, surgery, emergency services, ancillary diagnostic and rehabilitation services. Review of patient, facility and administrative support services. Discussion of critical interrelated functions of all departments of hospital to insure quality patient care is delivered. Introduction to hospital budgeting, marketing, financing, billing, quality improvement and accreditation. Presentation of case studies to emphasize actual ethical concerns that may be experienced in performance of duties.
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4.00 Credits
Supervised clinical experience in central service/materials management department of health care facility covering principles and practices of cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of medical instruments and apparatus. Fundamentals of wrapping, sterile set-ups, safety rules and regulations, inventory control, record-keeping and quality assurance.
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4.00 Credits
Supervised clinical experience in central service/materials management department of health care facility covering principles and practices of cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of medical instruments and apparatus. Fundamentals of wrapping, sterile set-ups, saf ety rules and regulations, inventory control, record-keeping and quality assurance.
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4.00 Credits
Supervised clinical experience in central service/materials management department of health care facility covering principles and practices of cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of medical instruments and apparatus. Fundamentals of wrapping, sterile set-ups, safety rules and regulations, inventory control, record-keeping and quality assurance.
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5.00 Credits
This course will survey the process of globalization through the social science disciplines. The impacts of the social, cultural, economic and political contexts on society and organizations will be considered. Strategies for becoming effective negotiators and managers within a global economy will be explored. Students, working in teams, will research a particular organization of their choice and present a case study on the organization at the end of the quarter. This is a general education core course. A section with project/study time in Cuernavaca, Mexico, may be offered winter quarter.
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5.00 Credits
This course covers the same material as the traditional version of SSCI 101; however, diversity is studied within the context of Mexican culture. This course includes a 10-day intensive travel experience in Mexico City and Cuernavaca, Mexico. Travel typically takes place during the break between autumn and winter quarters.
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5.00 Credits
A course that examines the relationship between society and popular culture in the United States through topics including advertising, television, music, movies, art, sports and the Internet. The course analyzes these components of American popular culture and their connections to social, political, economic and cultural influences from the latter half of the 20th century to the present. Students will explore these changes in U.S. society using social and political theories and selected readings, written assignments and group projects. This is a general education core course.
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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the major research techniques that are employed by social science researchers. The first half of the course focuses on the logic of research and research design and the procedures used for research design. The second half of the course deals more specifically with a variety of particular techniques used for gathering data. Students will be expected to apply each of the techniques covered in the course though a series of small exercises throughout the quarter. Students will write a research paper based on some of their findings.
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