Practicing aseptic techniques includes demonstration of the following:
- Aseptic hand washing
- Disinfection of workstation
- Disposal of waste materials
- Use of good laboratory practices (GLP) in all biomedical laboratory work
Process/Skill Questions:
- What does aseptic mean?
- What agents or solutions are typically used in aseptic techniques?
- What PPE are necessary when practicing aseptic techniques?
- What is good laboratory practice?
- Why is the performance of aseptic techniques important in the biomedical laboratory?
- What precautions must be taken before conducting a procedure?
- What aseptic steps does one take to prepare the workstation for a procedure?