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Authorised Person (Decontamination) (to NHS guidance)

APD
5 days
Also available as an onsite course

Course Details

Course code
APD
Days
5 days
Category
Decontamination
Tags
Healthcare
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled, Onsite available

To enable the AP(D) to perform day-to-day operational duties and to be effective in the management of engineering aspects of an organisation’s decontamination equipment.

ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN

ONSITE COURSE

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Who is the course for

This programme is suited for individuals currently in a management position dealing with engineering aspects of an organisation’s decontamination equipment and day to day operational management. It would also be applicable to the Competent Person  (Decontamination), CP (D), wishing to progress their career.

Aims & objectives

To enable the AP(D) to perform day-to-day operational duties and to be effective in the management of engineering aspects of an organisation’s decontamination equipment.

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

– Explain and use relevant guidance and standards for decontamination equipment

– Explain the procedures for risk management, risk assessment and safe systems of work, including permits to work and adverse incident reporting

– Explain the role of the AP(D) and describe their relationship to other roles in the management of decontamination

– Demonstrate internal auditing of periodic test reports in conjunction with contract requirements

– Explain how to procure equipment and manage through-life support

– Identify acceptance criteria for the installation, operational and performance qualification testing to relevant specifications

– Reflect on current role and responsibilities

– State the importance of being accountable and responsible for their role

– List the consequences of non-compliance within own area of responsibility

– Explain the value of good policies, processes and procedures and list how these protect the organisation and individuals

– Identify the financial risks associated with short term-ism

 

Prerequisite to attending the course

This course assumes knowledge and experience of periodic testing of washer disinfectors and sterilizers prior to attending.

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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.

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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