DIPLOMA IN CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT – 2 Years

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DIPLOMA IN CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT – 2 Years

DIPLOMA IN CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

 Year 1

1. Introduction to CSSD & Hospital Environment

  • Importance and functions of CSSD
  • Organization of hospital departments and CSSD workflow
  • Basic hospital terminology and abbreviations
  • Safety, ethics, and professional conduct in hospital setup

2. Basic Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology

  • Overview of human body systems
  • Microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
  • Infection chain, modes of transmission, and prevention
  • Concept of asepsis and antisepsis

3. Cleaning, Decontamination & Disinfection

  • Principles of cleaning and decontamination
  • Manual and mechanical cleaning methods
  • Types of detergents and disinfectants
  • Ultrasonic cleaning and washer–disinfectors
  • Precautions and waste handling during cleaning

4. Preparation, Assembly & Packaging of Instruments

  • Identification and classification of surgical instruments
  • Inspection and assembly of instrument sets
  • Packaging materials: wraps, pouches, trays
  • Labelling, sealing, and loading methods
  • Handling delicate and sharp instruments

5. Basic Sterilization Techniques

  • Principles of sterilization
  • Steam sterilization (autoclave) and dry-heat sterilization
  • Sterility indicators: physical, chemical, biological
  • Loading and monitoring sterilizers
  • Routine quality checks and preventive maintenance

Year 2

6. Advanced Sterilization Methods

  • Chemical sterilization: ETO, formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide plasma
  • Low-temperature sterilization methods
  • Sterilization validation and troubleshooting
  • Flash sterilization and emergency sterilization
  • Record-keeping and process control

7. Storage, Distribution & Inventory Control

  • Sterile storage conditions and maintenance
  • FIFO/FEFO methods and expiry management
  • Distribution to wards, OT, and ICUs
  • Inventory control and documentation
  • Tracking and recall system for sterile supplies

8. Quality Control, Safety & Hospital Administration

  • Quality assurance and audits in CSSD
  • Equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Biomedical waste management
  • Infection control policies and CSSD safety guidelines
  • Communication skills, teamwork, and ethics in hospital administration

9. Practical Training / Internship

  • Hands-on operation of CSSD equipment
  • Instrument cleaning, assembly, and sterilization
  • Monitoring sterilization cycles and maintaining records
  • Exposure to OT, ICU, and CSSD workflow
  • Internship report / case study / viva

 

 

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