NEW!

Instrumentation Specialist Course (includes Workbook and Guide Book)

Order the Boxed Course for $149

A new IAHCSMM publication, “Instrumentation Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments”, authored by Natalie Lind, CRCST, IAHCSMM Educational Director, is now available!

This publication, combined with “Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide”, authored by Rick Schultz, will serve as the two components for IAHCSMM’s new instrumentation course.

Together, both books will comprise a complete course, specializing in the identification, handling, and processing of surgical instruments.

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See below for individual component descriptions and costs (if sold separately)

Instrument Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments Workbook

Authored by Natalie Lind, CRCST, IAHCSMM Educational Director

Includes:

• Over 200 Pictures
• Glossary of Surgical Instrument Terms
• Sample Charts, Checklists, Surveys, and Graphs
• References to AAMI Standards (when applicable)

Topic Areas Include:

• The Importance of Quality Surgical Instrument Systems
• The Role of the Decontamination Technician in
  Instrument Care
• Instrument Set Assembly
• The Instrument Technician’s Role in Facilitating the Sterilization Process
• Instrument Identification, Testing and Handling
• Implants and Implant Insertion Systems
• Loaner Instrumentation
• Instrument Quality Assurance Systems
• Instrument Information Management
• The Role of the User in Instrument Care
• The Role of the Instrument Technician as a Member of the Surgical Team
• Common Instrument Issues including:
• Communicating Change
• Handling Additions and Deletions
• Set Standardization
• Prioritization and Turnaround

• Specialty Instrument Information on topics such as:
• Microsurgical Instruments
• Laser Instruments
• Robotic Instruments
• Cameras
• Powered Surgical Instruments
• Endoscopes

Regular Pricing: $85 (if ordered separately)

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Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide

Authored by Rick Schultz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.

A comprehensive textbook containing over 250 color photos. A well
written and easy-to-understand book that addresses the following topics: