Course: Medical Asepsis & Government Regulations
Course Description
This course provides the guidelines for personal safety and well-being of staff and patients. The student will learn and practice the CDC guidelines for hand hygiene. They will know and apply government regulations for standard and biohazard wastes. The student will learn state regulations regarding disease reporting to the Department of Health.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient medical asepsis skills and understanding of government regulations based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• ECG Technician
• Medical Office Laboratory Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician
Competencies (skills you will learn)
• Perform hand washing
• Wrap items for autoclaving
• Perform sterilization techniques
• Dispose of biohazardous materials
• Practice universal precautions
• Department of Health reportable conditions
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 20 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Health Care Technologies Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Textbooks & Materials
None
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Course Location and Schedule
TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street,
Tooele
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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