The Porous Load Sterilisers training is a 5-day course for engineers to learn the skills and additional required to perform annual testing in accordance with current requirements from experts in the decontamination of reusable medical devices.
Who the course is recommended for
This course is suitable for engineers with previous experience in the testing of porous load sterilisers with satisfactory completion of an accredited quarterly testing course.
The aim of the course
The aim of this training is to enable delegates to complete annual periodic test requirements for Porous Load Sterilisers in accordance with HTM 01-01.
The objective(s) of the course
Upon successfully completing the Porous Load Sterilisers Annual Testing course, you will be able to:
- Define current standards and legislation
- Define the roles and responsibilities outlined in HTM 01-01
- Confirm current standards
- Enhance knowledge of periodic test requirements and acceptance criteria
- Confirm the principles of completing test records/documentation
Equipment Required:
- Access to a Porous Load Steriliser
- Access to Engineer’s password
- Stop watch
- Standard Test Pack
- Bowie Dick
- Laptop with Software for report
- Data Loggers
- Pressure Transducer
- Thermocouples leads and Entry gland
- Heat Block
- Temperature reference pro
- Pressure Calibrator
- Weighing Scales
- Steam Quality Test Kit
Course duration
The required duration of this course is 5 days.
Accreditation
All attendees will be issued with a City & Guilds certificate upon 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 Four Candidates
This course can be delivered at your facility for a group of up to 4 candidates.
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