Decontamination
Our decontamination training provides learners with hands-on experience across a wide range of equipment within our specialist decontamination facility.
Decontamination Courses
Authorised Person (Decontamination) (to NHS guidance)
APD
5 days
Authorised Person (Decontamination) refresher
APDr
3 days
Automated endoscope reprocessors – periodic testing (to NHS guidance)
WTM5
5 days
Decontamination lead – role & responsibilities (to NHS guidance)
DLR
4 days
Endoscope drying cabinet – periodic testing
EDC
3 days
Endoscope washer disinfectors – weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
WTE
2 days
Human waste disinfectors – periodic testing (to NHS guidance)
BPW
3 days
Introduction to decontamination operations (to NHS guidance)
IDO
1 day
Large porous load sterilizers – annual testing & revalidation (to NHS guidance)
STM3
5 days
Large porous load sterilizers – quarterly testing (to NHS guidance)
STM2
5 days
Large porous load sterilizers – weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
WTS
2 days
Management of flexible endoscope decontamination (to NHS guidance)
WTM4
3 days
Transportable vacuum steam sterilizers – periodic testing
STM4
5 days
Washer disinfectors – periodic testing (to NHS guidance)
WTM1
5 days
Washer disinfectors – weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
WTT
1 day
SSD supervisors / managers (to NHS guidance)
DTM
5 days
Authorising engineer (decontamination) competency framework
AED
2 years
Specialist Decontamination Training Courses
Our decontamination training portfolio is our biggest and offers our largest selection of courses. From Authorised & Competent Persons training to equipment specific training such as human waste disinfectors and large porous sterilizers. A large proportion of our courses are to NHS guidance to ensure our courses remain up to date and industry relevant. Training can take place at our specialist decontamination training facility or the majority of our courses can be delivered at your site.
If you have any specific training requirements or are looking for bespoke training, get in touch with our training team who will be happy to talk through your training needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Decontamination Training
Our decontamination and infection control training is fully aligned with the latest UK healthcare frameworks, including HTM 01-01 (management and decontamination of surgical instruments) and HTM 01-06 (flexible endoscopes).
Yes. Courses like our Washer-Disinfectors Periodic Testing (WTM1) feature extensive practical work in our dedicated decontamination labs, covering thermal disinfection verification, thermometric data logging, and cleaning efficacy testing.
The AP(D) course is designed for senior engineers, estates managers, and sterile services managers responsible for auditing, validating, and ensuring the overall compliance of decontamination equipment within an NHS Trust or private healthcare facility.
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