Authorised Person (Decontamination)

Home 5 Training Courses 5 Authorised Person (Decontamination) Training 5 Authorised Person (Decontamination)

Course Ref: APD01

Available at your site all year.

The Authorised Person (Decontamination) training course is a 4-day course to teach staff the knowledge and skills they need to perform day-to-day tasks and duties to effectively manage aspects of decontamination.

Who the course is recommended for

The Authorised Person (Decontamination) course is suitable for staff with previous experience of decontamination and those who wish to work toward becoming an Authorised Person (Decontamination).

This course is part of the Authorised Person (Decontamination) qualification. Candidates that pass the course and wish to become an Authorised Person (Decontamination), may need to demonstrate a level of decontamination experience in order to be signed off at interview with an Authorising Engineer (Decontamination) at their individual site.

The aim of the course

The aim of the Authorised Person Decontamination course is to enable the delegate to carry out day-to-day tasks and duties to effectively manage an organisation’s decontamination equipment.

The objective(s) of the course

Upon successfully completing the Authorised Person (Decontamination) course, you will be able to:

  • Standards – now incorporating the newly released HTM standards and guidance
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • HBNs – guidance on layouts
  • Tracking and traceability, training of staff
  • Health & safety
  • Water quality
  • Clean steam and steam quality
  • Periodic testing – laboratory sterilisers
  • Periodic testing – ultrasonics
  • Periodic testing – washer disinfectors
  • Periodic testing – endoscope washer disinfectors
  • Periodic testing – porous load sterilisers
  • Periodic testing – benchtop sterilisers
  • Audit reports and documentation

Course duration

The required duration of this course is 4 days.

Accreditation

All attendees will be issued with a City & Guilds certificate on successful completion of this course.

Train at Your Location

This course includes classroom and practical training sessions for attendees to gain the full experience.

Up to 12 Candidates

This course can be delivered at your facility for a group of up to 6-12 candidates.

Enquire Now

View Full Course List

Find out more information about our on-site training provision and a full list of decontamination courses available

Find Out More

If you choose to hold the training sessions at a location of your choice, such as your premises, equipment must be provided by the client.

Course cost

Please complete the booking form so we can understand your specific requirements and provide a free quote.

If you would prefer to speak to someone, please call us via the number on our contact us page.

Testimonials

Quality Management System is so vital in my job and the course helped me understand and encouraged me to be more productive and effective in delivering the demands and wants of customers and the department.

16th May 2024

Mark S

Principles of Quality Management Stage 1

Great module, interesting and relevant with the learning broken down into clear, well paced sections.

9th April 2024

Siobhan C

Online Germs Course

NHS England logo

Recognised Training Courses

NHS England has recently clarified that all high-quality training, including AVM’s City & Guilds accredited courses, plays a crucial role in educating staff in Sterile Services and Endoscope Processing Departments. Our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s healthcare environment.

AVM Services – Decontamination Specialists

Enquire about our Decontamination Courses to book or get a quote for training.