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The Ultimate Guide to Prep and Pack
This course is based on Pure Processing's Ultimate Guide to Sterile Processing Prep & Pack, a comprehensive resource covering the definition and workflow position of prep & pack, the regulatory framework, equipment and documentation tools, the 8-step assembly playbook, inspection and function testing, packaging selection, sterility assurance and labeling, environmental and facility requirements, risk assessment, common failures and troubleshooting, and competency/training standards for sterile processing technicians.
- 1.5 CE Credit
- Accredited by HSPA
- 80/100 to Pass
- ~2 hours
Program Overview
What you'll learn
The guide frames prep & pack as the last human quality checkpoint before an instrument is sealed and sterilized. Learners will study the FAN (Functional, Accurate, Neat) assembly principle, correct chemical indicator placement, weight and dimension limits, packaging compatibility across sterilization methods, and the environmental parameters -- temperature, humidity, air changes, and lighting -- required in a compliant prep & pack area.
Standards Referenced
- ANSI/AAMI ST79
- ANSI/AAMI ST77
- AORN
- FDA
- HSPA
Accredited by HSPA. Certificate issued automatically upon a passing score of 80/100 or higher.
- Define Prep & pack's role and position in the sterile processing reprocessing workflow and explain why it is considered the "last line of defense".
- Identify Regulatory and accreditation standards governing prep & pack and explain when a manufacturer's IFU takes precedence over general guidance.
- Apply The 8-step assembly playbook, including the FAN principle, correct hinged-instrument positioning, chemical indicator placement, and weight/dimension limits, to build a compliant instrument tray.
- Select Appropriate packaging methods based on sterilization method, item type, and IFU requirements.
- Recognize Common prep & pack failure modes and describe the corrective actions and environmental controls that prevent them.
Program Material
Access the full Ultimate Guide to Sterile Processing Prep and Pack using the link below.
Interactive Learning
Case Cart Runner
Get #1 on the free play scoreboard by the end of SP Week (10/18), and win an extremely rare, exclusive Pure E.D.U. pin. Welcome to Case Cart Race, a 3D runner where you steer a case cart through the SPD corridor and switch lanes to dodge obstacles or pick answers. Educational Mode asks 40 real SPD questions, 15 seconds each, with a review of anything you miss at the end, and doesn’t count toward the scoreboard. Free Play counts toward the scoreboard: an endless run with obstacles to jump, slide, and steer around, tokens to collect, and three strikes. When your run ends, enter your first name and email to save your score. Only your first name is shown, and your email is used just to contact the winner. Play on your computer or phone, and tap Full screen for the best view. The game is for fun and review and doesn’t earn CE credit, so take the quiz below to claim your 1.5 CE.
Works on desktop & mobile. Estimated time: 8 to 12 min
Graded Assessment
Take the quiz to earn your CE
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