ELIGIBILITY:

1) Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 from any Board/ CBSE/ ICSE board

2) A candidate seeking admission to CSST course should have 17 years of age

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

  • This course will provide the essential skills required to work in a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).
  • To learn in detail about the essential skills required to work in a hospital CSSD.
  • Students shall be exposed to basics of sterilization, operations and handling of sterilizers, documentation, quality control and sterilization practices.
  • The course shall also interlink and teach unidirectional workflow of CSSD & Infection control.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:

  • The duration of the Course shall be ONE Year

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

  • English shall be the medium of instruction for all the subjects of study

ATTENDANCE:

A candidate is required to attend at least 80 percent of total classes conducted in year in all subjects prescribed for the year, separately, in theory and practical/clinical postings to become eligible to appear for the Institute examination

SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION:

CRITERIA FOR PASSING:  A candidate is declared passed in an examination in a subject, if he/she secures 35% of marks in theory and 35% in practical separately, will be placed in division as under :i) 75% : Distinction ii) 60-74.9% : I st Division iii) 50- 59.9 % : 2 nd Division iii) 35-49.9% : Pass

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM : Candidate failing may take up supplementary examination to be held after 2 months.

CSST: SYLLABUS

S.No. SUBJECT HOURS PASSING Mark
1 BASIC AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE 100 35/100
2 CSSD IN HEALTH CARE 120 35/100
3 COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ENGLISH 60 35/100
4 INFECTION CONTROL 90 35/100
5 AUTOCLAVE AND ETO MACHINE MAINTENANCE 100 35/100

PAPER I: BASIC AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE

UNIT I: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  1. Introduction to Human Anatomy
  2. Cell- Tissues Properties, Different Tissues
  3. Digestive System
  4. Respiratory System
  5. Cardio Vascular System
  6. Lymphatic System
  7. Bones and Joints
  8. Nervous System
  9. Endocrine System
  10. Sense Organs
  11. Excretory System
  12. Reproductive System.
  13. Blood

UNIT II: MICROBIOLOGY

  • Micro organism – classification of micro organism and their characteristics – pathogenic micro organism– portal of entry – portal of exit.
  • collection specimen – blood, urine, stool, sputum, discharges-hand hygiene& infection control
  • Immunity – types of immunity – Immunoglobulin, vaccines, types of vaccines, national immunization schedule.

UNIT III: NUTRITION

  • Nutrition-nutrients-carbohydrates-protein-fat-vitamins –minerals-Types of

diet-mal-nutrition-obesity-BMI-diet plan Nutritional deficiencies-health  education.

UNIT IV: PSYCHOLOGY

  • Definition of psychology – observing – thinking – reasoning – problem solving
  • goals setting –defense mechanism.

UNIT V: SOCIOLOGY

  • Definition of sociology-society -Understanding and learning about community
  • groups-the family-structure and activities-urban and rural community

PAPER II: CSST IN HEALTH CARE

CSST IN HEALTH CARE

  1. Role of CSST in Health Care Delivery, Planning and layout
  2. Microbiology and its implication with respect to CSST
  3. Infection Control and Hygiene.
  4. Decontamination : Scientific Principles
  5. Decontamination : Recommended Practices
  6. Decontamination: Principles of Disinfection
  7. Surgical Instruments : Criteria for Purchase and Maintenance
  8. Preparation and Supplies for Terminal Sterilization- Non-woven and Pouches – Packaging material – Textiles- Management of Surgical Linen – Packaging materials – Rigid Containers-Packaging selection and use- Packaging shelf life -Assembly of sets / Linen- Dressing Materials standard Recommendation-Complete decontamination techniques
  9. Endoscopes and it’s Sterilization
  10. Surgical Procedures & equipment
  11. Cleaning and Disinfection of Medical Devices -Inspection of all equipment – quality check Assembly and Packaging
  12. Sterilization    Storage and Distribution
  13. HAVC system and it’s impact
  14. Water Quality and its impact in CSSD process
  15. Different Methods of Sterilization & Disinfection
  16. High Temperature Sterilization – Dry Heat
  17. Sterilization Scientific Principles
  18. Sterilization Sterilizer Operation
  19. Sterilization Basic Trouble Shooting Methods
  20. Sterilization Recommended Practices for Flash Sterilization
  21. Call back system in case of detection of failure

PAPER III – COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ENGLISH

Duration: 150 Hrs.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

This course is designed to help students to gain the practice in English speaking skills.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  • Use grammar for speaking
  • Develop the communication skill

UNIT I:  Communication Skills

  • Definition, Importance, Elements, Types and barriers of communication

UNIT II:  Basic Grammar

  • Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voices, Degrees of Comparison, Sentences, Question Tag

UNIT III: Letter writing

  • Types of letter, Model letters, Essay Writing, Effective Public Speaking,

Interview Skills, Time Management, stress Management, leadership

UNIT IV: Spoken English

  • Greeting, Introducing oneself, Inviting someone, Seeking Permission, Expressing
  • Gratitude, Complaining, Apologizing, Asking for information and describing something, Problem Solving and Decision Making

UNIT V: Computer

  • Introduction, workflow of computer, Parts of Computer, Characteristics of Computer, Advantages and Disadvantages.

PAPER IV: INFECTION CONTROL

UNIT I: Infection:  Concepts of different zones in CSSD -How we acquire infection -How to break the chain of infection -What are Standard Precautions a health care worker must observe How to deal with Needle Stick injury and blood -body fluid -Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Isolation’

UNIT II: General Cleanliness:  BWM Management in ward- Blood /Body fluid spill management Staff hygiene practices- Housekeeping activities –Equipment and instrument cleanliness-Sterility of ETO and steam sterility items- Infection control bundle maintenances

UNIT III: Transmission based Precautions-Isolation policies and procedures-Occupational Health Safety against  HIV, HBV, Measles, Varicella, Injury-Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

UNIT IV: MRSA, VRE Isolation-TB, HIV and HAI Control Programs-

UNIT V: Hand Hygiene: Technique, Why, Who, How, When-PPE: Detail of each PPE, Selection, How to wear and remove, Disposal-Prevention of HAI: CAUTI, SSI, CLABSI,VAP Bundles

UNIT VI: Environment Disinfection: air, floor, water, space-HVAC system of ICU- HEPA-Cleaning- Sterilization and Disinfection-Disinfection of PPE-Disinfection of Patient Care Equipment-Laundry, Dietary, Kitchen Services-Housekeeping in ICU, OT, Ward.

PAPER V: AUTOCLAVE AND ETO MACHINE MAINTENANCE

1 Scientific Principles of autoclave machine- Parts-Operation and Maintenance
2. Sterilizer Operation and monitoring – Independent action
3. Basic Trouble Shooting Methods
4. Newer trends in Sterilization – Plasma and Ozone sterilization Introduction
5. Practical knowledge on Quality assurance Monitoring system
6. Physical / Chemical / Biological Indicators – Monitoring and record maintenance
7. Practical knowledge on Sterile Storage and distribution
8. System of documentation
9. Sterilizer Validation.
10. Inventory management of surgical instruments
11. Inventory management of consumables
12 FIRE SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
13 ETO MACHINE-PARTS-OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

PAPER VI: PRACTICAL

S.NO SUBJECT NAME Theory (in Hours) Internal Marks Theory Exam Total Mark
1. BASIC AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE 100 15 85 100
2. CSST IN HEALTH CARE 100 15 85 100
3. COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ENGLISH 100 15 85 100
4. INFECTION CONTROL 100 15 85 100
5 AUTOCLAVE AND ETO MACHINE MAINTENANCE 100 15 85 100
6. PRACTICAL 1420 25 75 100
TOTAL 1920 (240 DAYS * 8 HRS/DAY) 100 500 600

 EXAMINATION SCHEMES

EXAMINATION MONTH SYLLABUS
First Internal – I December First 50% of total syllabus
Second Internal – II April Second 50% of total syllabus
Model May Total Syllabus
Final Exam June Total Syllabus
INTERNAL MARK PATTERN: THEORY
Average of 2 Internal Examination Written 10  Marks
Assignment 05  Marks
Model examination 10  Marks
Student Conduct 05  Marks
Total Mark 30  Marks
50 % of this score to be sent as their Internal Marks (Max of 15 marks)
INTERNAL MARK PATTERN: PRACTICAL
Log Book 05
Record Book 10
Model Practical 10
Total Mark 25
EXTERNAL  MARK PATTERN: PRACTICAL
Log Book 10
Record Book 15
Final Practical 50
Total Mark 75