This course is designed to provide beginning knowledge of proper care and handling of instruments to ensure patient safety for surgical medical personnel. The course details the various cleaning and sterilization methods and provides step-by-step instructions for properly preparing ophthalmic surgical instruments for surgery. The course includes photos and instructions to assist students in identifying various instruments, surgical equipment, and sterilization equipment.

*No commercial support is being received for this activity.

This course is designed to provide beginning knowledge of the proper care and handling of ophthalmic surgical instruments to ensure patient safety.

Upon completing this course, the student should be able to:

1. Understand the importance of following strict cleaning and sterilization procedures to ensure patient safety in the ASC setting.
2. Identify different types of sterilization classifications and options.
3. Outline steps for the proper handling of instruments throughout the cleaning and sterilization process.
4. Recognize OR items that require cleaning versus those that are considered sterile and need special care and handling.
5. Describe steps for preparing equipment and instruments for ophthalmic surgery.

Certificates Available for this course: JCAHPO, Nursing CE, Certificate of Completion

Credits: 1.0 JCAHPO, 1.0 Nursing CE

AZNA Start Date: 11/1/2009
AZNA Renewal Date: 11/1/2011

Sally Rienzo, RN, BSN, MPA

with Robert Nelson, PA-C

This module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete and consists of 21 pages.

After you have completed reviewing the materials in this course, you will be ready to take the test. When you complete the test, press the submit button. Your test will be instantly graded and your score will be displayed.

Once you have completed the test, you will be required to complete a short evaluation form.