1. Objectives: Ch. 9
Distinguish between the concepts of decontamination, sanitization, and sterilization as well as “cidel” vs “static” effects.
Understand situations requiring decontamination and the practical concerns
Identify the common heat method practices and usefulness in controlling microbes
Explain the nature and usefulness of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Explain the usefulness and applications of filtration in controlling microbes
Explain the differences between disinfectants, antiseptics, and sanitizers
Describe the ways in which chemical control agents work to kill microbes and the traits which make a chemical a good disinfectant/antiseptic