Benchtop Sterilisers (Type N) – Maintenance and Testing
This course covers a mixture of theory and practical sessions, and you will learn how to carry out weekly, quarterly & annual testing on “N” type small steam sterilisers.
Who Should Attend:
The course is aimed at National Health staff and contractors required to perform the duties of a Competent Person (Decontamination) as defined by NHS guidelines.
Pre-requisites:
Learners must have completed our Level 3 Electrical Safety Testing course or have proof of electrical safety testing competence. The minimum age for entry onto the course is 18 years old.
Course Aim:
Learners will be able to carry out the recommended daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual testing procedures on small steam sterilisers for the sterilisation of non-wrapped solid products. (N-Type), in accordance with British/European Standards and HTM01-05 NHS Guidance.
Course Objectives:
On conclusion of the course the delegates will be able to:
- Explain the role of sterilisation within the decontamination process.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of key personnel.
- Describe language and definitions most commonly referred to in decontamination.
- Identify risks associated with small steam sterilisers.
- Describe and explain the basic properties of steam.
- Describe the principles of pressure & temperature measurement.
- Summarise the principles of operation of an “N” type small steam steriliser.
- Prepare and operate specific test equipment.
- Carry out periodic testing to all levels, and for all specified timescales.
- Interpret test results and produce detailed reports.
Qualification:
On successful completion of the course learners will gain a City & Guilds Certificate in Benchtop Sterilisers (Type N) – Maintenance and Testing.