Course code
WTT
Days
1 day
Category
Decontamination
Tags
Healthcare
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled | Onsite
Washer disinfectors – weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
WTT
Course Details
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to complete routine checks and verification tests required within a weekly period on surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection.
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ONSITE COURSE
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Who is the course for
This course is for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection.
Aims & objectives
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to complete routine checks and verification tests required within a weekly period on surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection.
Note: This training does not override local protocols for production processing or manufacturer/supplier obligation to provide adequate instruction for equipment operation.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– Identify the general safety hazards and potential failures associated with re-usable surgical instrument washer disinfector equipment and operational processes within decontamination
– Explain the necessary functions of both equipment and personnel required to ensure safe and satisfactory washing and thermal disinfection of surgical instruments
– Demonstrate the actions required to complete weekly testing specified under NHS guidance for surgical instrument washer disinfectors
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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.
To book one of our courses follow the ‘book now’ link above or call our sales team on +44 (0)1454 262777.