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

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

Central Sterile Services (CSS) Technician

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: STE5652
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 45%

Exam Coverage:

• Overview of the CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) and Decontamination.
• Preparation, Packaging, and Labeling of Instruments and Devices.
• Principles of Asepsis, Microbiology, and Infection Control.
• Transportation of Solid Items to CSSD and Disinfection Process.
• Processing Equipment and Classification of Surgical Instrument Types.
• 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.