SPD
This is the process of removing all microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, from surgical instruments.
What is sterilization?
This person assists surgeons during operations by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment.
What is a surgical technologist?
This organ is the main part of the respiratory system and helps you breathe.
What are the lungs?
This document lists your education, experience, and skills, and is often required when applying for a job.
What is a résumé?
2.5
Before instruments are sterilized, they must go through this cleaning step that removes visible dirt and debris.
What is decontamination?
Before surgery begins, surgical techs must scrub in and wear these items to prevent infection.
What are gloves, masks, and gowns?
Respiratory therapists often use this device to help patients breathe better.
What is a ventilator?
These short-term, unpaid experiences let students explore careers and gain real-world exposure.
What is a job shadow or internship?
What GPA is needed for RT?
2.7
This machine uses high-pressure steam to sterilize medical tools.
What is an autoclave?
When opening a sterile item on to a sterile field what do you look for first
expiration date
This gas is essential for human survival and is delivered by therapists.
What is oxygen?
This type of communication is essential in interviews and includes eye contact, tone of voice, and posture.
What is nonverbal communication?
What is the ASPIRE e-mail address?
ASPIRE@CCF.ORG
Sterile processing techs wear these to protect themselves and prevent contamination.
What is PPE
A clamp with a girl name
Allis Clamp
This is the job title of someone who helps people with breathing problems.
Who is a respiratory therapist?
If you are running late or need to call off work who do you need to contact.
Your manager/Supervisor.
Where do you find the syllabus?
Canvas
This area in a hospital is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments. ➡️
What is the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)?
This term describes the complete absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in a surgical area.
What is sterile?
Respiratory therapists are often needed when someone has this sudden breathing issue.
What is an asthma attack?
This is the term for arriving late to work or school, and it can negatively affect your reputation and job performance.
What is tardiness?
Who are the Howley ASPIRE academic partners
Kent state and Tri-C