Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT31107)
Entry Criteria
The ability to read, write and communicate in English to a level required to complete the necessary duties in a sterilising department. Level 1 computer skills to utilise Mayfield online learning resources. Students must have access to a computer and internet.
To obtain the required competencies students need to be employed in an appropriate health care facility. Students currently not working in this field will be actively encouraged and supported to obtain suitable employment/work experience in order to complete this qualification.
Training Program
15 Units - 11 Compulsory and 4 (preselected) elective units
Compulsory units
• Communicate and work effectively in health (HLTHIR301B)
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301C)
• Participate in OHS processes (HLTOHS200B)
• Contribute to effective workplace relationships (BSBFLM303C)
• Clean reusable medical equipment (HLTSTE301C)
• Inspect and pack items (HLTSTE302C)
• Sterilise loads (HLTSTE303C)
• Manage sterile stock (HLTSTE306C)
• Disinfect re-usable medical devices (HLTSTE307)
• Care for surgical instruments (HLTSTE308B)
• Follow safe manual handling practices (HLTHSE204C)
Elective Units
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTHIR403C)
• Participate in the work environment (CHCORG303B)
• Use business technology (BSBWOR204A)
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
Subject Content
• Microbiology
• Infection control
• Cleaning reusable medical devices
• Preparing and packaging items for sterilisation
• Methods of sterilisation
• Sterilisation principles and practices
• Routine monitoring of sterilisation processes
• Workplace communication and teamwork
• Contributing to organisational effectiveness
• Ethical and legal issues in health care services
• Quality management
• Occupational health and safety
• Medical terminology
Course Benefits
This training will equip you with the skills and knowledge to ensure compliance with the requirements of Australian Standards and provide safe, effective and efficient sterilising services. You will become thoroughly familiar with the concepts of microbiology, infection control, sterilising theory and practices. You will gain an understanding of the principles and practice of sterilisation in a health workplace. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of your role in workplace effectiveness including your ethical, legal and financial responsibilities as an employee.
Delivery
The delivery of this training is supported by comprehensive print based and online learning materials which are yours to keep and refer to when necessary after you have completed your training.
• 15 days on site at Mayfield over a 7 month period. Classes 9.00am - 4.00pm
• Self directed learning in your own time using print based and online learning materials
• Workplace learning
Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 31 January 2012
31 January; 14, 28 February; 13, 27 March; 10, 24 April; 8, 22 May; 5, 19 June; 3, 17, 31 July; 14 August 2012
Intake 2: Commencing 22 May 2012
22 May; 5, 19 June; 3, 17, 31 July; 14, 28 August; 11, 25 September, 9, 23 October, 13, 20 November; 4 December 2012
Intake 3: Commencing 28 August 2012
28 August; 11, 25 September; 9, 23 October; 13, 20 November; 4, 18 December 2012; 29 January; 12, 26 February; 12, 26 March; 9 April 2013
This course is also available by self-paced distance education learning.
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Short assignments, workbooks and workplace competency based assessments.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Learning Pathway
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT43807)
Certificate IV in Health Supervision (HLT40407)
Fee
A Funded fee is available through Skills Victoria.
$772.80
Full Fee: $3,704
Applicants who are upskilling will be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the Funded Courses tab for eligiblity criteria.
This course can also be undertaken as a traineehsip. Please refer to the Mayfield Traineeship tab for further information about eligibility and funding options through Skills Victorian Training Guarantee.
For further information contact Mayfield Education Student Services.
Closing Date
Three weeks prior to course commencement
Late applications considered if vacancies available.
Location
Hawthorn campus. A small number of sessions are scheduled off campus.
Application Form Onsite
Application Form Distance Education
