To provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully decontaminate flexible endoscopes in a safe and effective way, and in line with current guidelines.
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This course provides the knowledge and skills for people involved in the management of flexible endoscope decontamination, either in dedicated endoscope units or sterile services departments; Users, decontamination leads and estate managers.
This course does NOT cover the hands-on practice of decontamination (by the Operator) and periodic testing of automated endoscope reprocessors.
To provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully decontaminate flexible endoscopes in a safe and effective way, and in line with current guidelines.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– Describe the construction, care, handling and use of flexible endoscopes used in medical practice.
– Explain the process of flexible endoscope decontamination and storage.
– Explain the role of washer disinfectors in endoscope reprocessing.
– Interpret machine data for product release.
– Describe the periodic testing of flexible endoscope washer disinfectors and interpret test reports.
– Describe traceability systems for endoscope reprocessing.
Delegates attending the course should be working in an endoscopy environment and have some operational knowledge of endoscope decontamination.
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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.
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.
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