This course is intended to teach the role of the central sterile processing technician in the sterile processing department and related areas will be covered. The course introduces anatomy and physiology to enable the SPD student to better understand each job function that they will perform. As well as microbiology to include the characteristics and activities of microorganisms and various significant aspects of infectious disease that occur in humans and infection control. This course will also cover professional management, communication skills and teamwork, ethical and moral issues in the healthcare setting, and legal issues and risk management.