Title: Maintain upkeep of instruments.
Course: Medical Assistant I (14151-I) > Section: Maintaining Sterile Equipment

Maintenance should include use of autoclave and

- providing a sterile field
- applying correct techniques for sterilization
- using the equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
- wrapping, identifying, and storing autoclave supplies.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do sterilization methods differ according to the type of equipment or materials to be sterilized? Why are they different?
- What are the quality control methods to maintain and assure sterility?
- What steps are needed to prepare items or equipment to be sterilized? Why is each step important?