DIPLOMA IN CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT ( 6 MONTHS)

DIPLOMA IN CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT (CSSD)

1: INTRODUCTION TO CSSD

Topics Covered

• Introduction to hospital departments
• Role and functions of CSSD
• Layout and workflow of CSSD
• Importance of sterilization in healthcare
• Medical terminology
• Ethics and professional behavior

2: BASIC ANATOMY & MICROBIOLOGY

Topics Covered

• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Human body systems
• Introduction to microbiology
• Bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores
• Sources of infection
• Hospital acquired infections (HAI)
• Chain of infection

3: INFECTION CONTROL & BIOSAFETY

Topics Covered

• Infection control principles
• Biomedical waste management
• Standard precautions
• Transmission-based precautions
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occupational hazards in CSSD
• Needle stick injury management

4: CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION

Topics Covered

• Types of cleaning
• Manual cleaning methods
• Mechanical cleaning methods
• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Washer disinfectors
• Detergents and enzymatic cleaners
• Decontamination procedures

Practical

• Instrument cleaning
• Ultrasonic cleaner operation
• Preparation of disinfectant solutions

5: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT

Topics Covered

• Identification of surgical instruments
• Classification of instruments
• Care and maintenance
• Instrument inspection
• Lubrication techniques
• Assembly of trays and sets

Practical

• Instrument identification
• Tray preparation
• Instrument checking and lubrication

6: PACKAGING & STERILIZATION

Topics Covered

• Principles of sterilization
• Types of sterilization:
  • Steam sterilization
  • Dry heat sterilization
  • Ethylene oxide sterilization
  • Plasma sterilization
• Packing materials
• Wrapping techniques
• Loading and unloading sterilizers

Practical

• Packing of instrument sets
• Autoclave operation
• Sterilization cycle monitoring

7: QUALITY CONTROL & DOCUMENTATION

Topics Covered

• Sterilization monitoring
• Physical indicators
• Chemical indicators
• Biological indicators
• Documentation and record maintenance
• Traceability system
• Quality assurance in CSSD

Practical

• Indicator testing
• Documentation practice
• Labeling and tracking procedure

8: STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION OF STERILE ITEMS

Topics Covered

• Sterile storage principles
• Shelf life of sterile packs
• Transportation of sterile supplies
• Distribution systems
• Inventory management
• Stock maintenance

Practical

• Sterile storage arrangement
• Inventory checking
• Distribution procedures

9: CSSD EQUIPMENT & MAINTENANCE

Topics Covered

• Autoclave components
• Sterilizer maintenance basics
• Safety precautions
• Troubleshooting common problems
• Preventive maintenance

Practical

• Equipment inspection
• Daily maintenance checklist
• Safety drills