Course Code: REL-ACU-0-URSC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify potential hazards associated with the use of rigid sterilization containers.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rigid sterilization containers.
Identify best practices for use and handling of rigid containers for sterilization packaging.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hazards and Best Practices for Cleaning and Assembling Instruments for Use in Rigid Containers
Sterile Packaging Regulation
Sterile Packaging Objectives
Types of Packaging Materials
Characteristics of Rigid Sterilization Containers
Advantages and Disadvantages of Rigid Container Systems
Cleaning Rigid Containers
Inspecting Rigid Containers
Preparing and Assembling Sterilization Package Contents
Chemical Indicators
Rigid Container Seals
Labeling
Review
Summary
Section 3: Storing, Transporting, and Handling Rigid Sterilization Containers
Sterilizing Instruments Packaged in Rigid Containers
Storing Rigid Containers
Storage Environment
Event-Related Sterility
Transporting Sterile Packages
Rigid Containers at the Point of Use
Rigid Containers Used for Transporting Contaminated Items
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Brandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with summa cum laude distinction from Capella University. She is a certified perioperative nurse with versatile skills in circulator and scrub roles for different surgical specialties. Brandy has fulfilled several nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor for UNC REX Healthcare in North Carolina. She has been an active member of various hospital committees and contributed to numerous process improvement initiatives. In the early stages of her career, she developed her core nursing skills while working on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit. She served in various roles, including charge nurse, preceptor, Magnet Champion, and admission/discharge facilitator. Currently, Brandy works as a perioperative subject matter expert and course writer at Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Central Sterile Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.