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Large porous load sterilizers – annual testing & revalidation (to NHS guidance)

STM3

Course Details

Course code
STM3
Days
5 days
Category
Decontamination
Tags
Healthcare
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled

To enable delegates to carry out the recommended yearly and revalidation testing procedures on large* porous load sterilizers in accordance with NHS Guidance.

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Who is the course for

This course is aimed at National Health staff and contractors required to perform the duties of a Competent Person (Decontamination) as defined in NHS Guidance.  Pharmaceutical staff could find this course of benefit as evidence of training.

Aims & objectives

To enable delegates to carry out the recommended yearly and revalidation testing procedures on large* porous load sterilizers in accordance with NHS Guidance.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

– Explain the main responsibilities of key personnel involved with sterilization equipment

– Assess possible hazards associated with large porous load autoclaves and their engineering services

– Reference and describe specified testing procedures

– Calibrate and use specified test equipment

– Carry out yearly periodic tests

– Correctly interpret test results and produce a detailed report.

 

Prerequisite to attending the course

You should have completed STM2 – Large porous load sterilizers – quarterly testing (to NHS guidance) before attending this course.

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Course FAQs

Eastwood Park offers decontamination courses that fit into 3 main categories – for operators, management courses and engineering validation and testing.

Our Introduction to Decontamination (IDO) course is ideal for anyone who has a need to know about decontamination but who is not familiar with it, providing you with a broad, high-level understanding of the purpose and constraints on decontamination practices and in particular the role of the sterile services department (SSD) in the broader healthcare setting.

You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.

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