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Endoscope washer disinfectors – weekly testing (to NHS guidance)

WTE
2 days
Also available as an onsite course

Course Details

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

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to complete routine checks and verification tests required within a weekly period on endoscope washer disinfectors.

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Who is the course for

This course is for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test endoscope washer disinfectors.

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 endoscope washer disinfectors.

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 necessary safety precautions when performing Weekly Testing

– Recognise the necessary process steps for decontamination

– State the main responsibilities of key personnel as defined in HTM 01-01 Part A

– Carry out weekly testing as specified in HTM01-06 Part D

– Prepare and use process challenge devices

– Complete test records and correctly interpret the results

 

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Course FAQs

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.

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

You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.

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