As a result of successfully completing this chapter, students will be able to:
• Explain the importance of medical terminology for Central Service technicians
• Identify the various elements used in medical terminology including prefixes, roots, and suffixes
• Discuss how medical terminology can refer to the human anatomy, disease processes, surgical instruments, and surgical procedures
• Understand medical terminology can refer to the human anatomy, disease processes, surgical instruments, and surgical procedures
• Understand the importance of medical terminology for service quality in the Operating Room
• Identify basic knowledge and skills required for effective Central Service technicians
• Define job responsibilities of Central Service technicians
• Discuss the role of education and training in the field of Central Service


