Operators – Large Porous Load Sterilisers
Learners will learn how to use Large Porous Load Sterilizers and the testing requirements within an SSD environment for operators along with the underpinning knowledge to enable them to undertake this. They will also understand the importance of sterilisation and the theory involved.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who operates or has involvement with Large Porous Load Sterilisers (Sterile service Technicians/SSD staff). Suitable for laboratory staff involved with the sterilisation of equipment.
Pre-requisites:
We advise that learners complete our Fundamentals of Decontamination within an SSD environment course prior to this course. The minimum age for entry onto the course is 16 years old.
Course Aim:
The aim of this course is to train learners to perform the operation and testing of Large Porous Load Sterilisers by SSD staff as set out in the Health Technical Memorandum 01-01
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course the learners will be able to:
- Explain the role of sterilisation within the decontamination process
- Explain the roles & responsibilities of key personnel
- Describe microbiology terms and definitions most commonly referred to in decontamination
- Identify risks associated with steam sterilisers and publications relevant to their ongoing safety
- Describe and explain the basic properties of steam
- Carry out Daily and weekly testing of a Porous Load steriliser
Certification & Digital Credential
On successful completion of the course, learners will receive a City & Guilds certificate.
They will also receive a City & Guilds digital credential which proves that the learner attended and completed the course.
What Next?
Learners should consider our other operator courses:
- Weekly testing of Benchtop Steam Sterilisers
- Weekly testing of Washer disinfectors