The Washer Disinfectors training is a 2-day course designed to give candidates the additional skills and knowledge they need to manage the SSD environment, run by experts in the decontamination of reusable medical devices.
Who is the course is recommended for?
This course is suitable for all personnel responsible for the supervision within the SSD environment.
The aim of the course
The aim of this training is to provide team leaders with the essential knowledge they need to effectively manage the disinfection and sterilisation process as well as interpret engineer test records.
The objective(s) of the course
Upon successfully completing the Washer Disinfectors course, you will be able to:
- Define current standards and legislation
- Define role and responsibility as identified in HTM 01-01
- Explain the principles of the decontamination process
- Provide an overview of cycle profile
- Explain periodic test requirements – classroom and practical experience
- Explain the completion of test records
- Explain the principles of loading and basic household tasks
Equipment Required
- Access to Washer Disinfector
- Access to the Track and Trace System
- Access to a Weekly-Test sheet
- Access Quarterly and Annual Reports
Course duration
The required duration of this course is 2 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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Course cost
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