American Board of Allied Health, Central Sterile Services (CSS) Aide

American Board of Allied Health, Central Sterile Services (CSS) Aide

Central Sterile Services (CSS) Aide

• Duration:3 Hours
• Exam Code:STE5653
• Number of Questions:150
• Passing Score:50%

Exam Coverage:

• Overview of the CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) and Decontamination
• Principles of Asepsis, Microbiology, and Infection Control
• Transportation of Solid Items to CSSD and Disinfection Process
• Processing Equipment and Classification of Surgical Instrument Types
• Inventory Control, Sterile Storage, and Planned Maintenance
• Preparation, Packaging, and Labeling of Instruments and Devices
• Sterilization, Maintenance, Audit, and Quality Control
• Flexible Endoscope and Dental Instrument Processing
• Use of Indicators, Load Control, and Transportation from the CSSD

Recommended References:

1. Medical Device Reprocessing (Decontamination Specialist), Course Curriculum.
2. The Basics of Sterile Processing, Nancy Chobin, Sterile Processing University LLC, New Jersey, Latest Edition.
3. Central Service Technical Manual, N. Lind; J.D. Ninemeier, International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management, Latest Edition.