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2025-2026 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Catalog & Student Handbook

CSPT 1310 - Central Processing Capstone

3 sem hrs cr

An overview of the surgical and central service environment, clinical management and documentation skills, and CRCST certification exam preparation. CSPT 1010 concepts are reinforced by experiences in CSPT 1511 and CSPT 1412. Prerequisite:  Acceptance into the Central Processing Technology Program
 

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN


Master Course Syllabus
General Objectives

  • Recognize elements of good patient care and prioritize them before less important elements in the surgical support setting
  • Behave professionally in a stressful environment with demanding personalities while remaining calm and focused
  • Accurately plan for and perform duties of a central processing technician in common surgical support roles

Specific Objectives

The student will demonstrate knowledge of…

  • common inventory management and tracking systems for management of patient care instrumentation and equipment.
  • quality assurance and safety standards and procedures.
  • interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • employability skills for job seeking and acquisition.