Infection Control and Sterilisation
Certificate in Infection Control and Sterilisation
Certificate in Infection Control in Sub Acute and Aged Care
Research on infection rates in sub acute and aged care facilities has identified that infections can have a significant effect on the well being of residents and associated health care delivery costs. Proactive infection prevention and surveillance programs can help improve care outcomes within these care facilities.
Applicants undertaking the Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services or the Certificate III in Sterilisation Services may be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the funding table for eligiblity criteria or contact Mayfield Education Student Services for further information.
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT43807)
This qualification is suitable for senior specialists in a sterilising services department who are responsible for the application of standards and quality requirements, stock maintenance and management of equipment and supplies.
Dual Qualification in Sterilisation and Supervision
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT46807)/
Certificate IV in Health Supervision (HLT40407) This opportunity to study and obtain two qualifications is suitable for people in a supervisory role in a Sterilisation Services Department in a Health Care Facility.
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT31107)
This Nationally Recognised Certificate is an appropriate baseline qualification for personnel employed in sterilising facilities. It is suitable for staff involved in the preparation and sterilisation of reusable medical and surgical equipment or the preparation and sterilisation of textile packs for use in health care facilities.
Advanced Sterilisation – 1 day short course
This course is designed for Senior Sterilising Technicians and Sterilising Managers.
Introduction to Infection Control – 3 day short course
The Infection Control Practitioner has responsibility for infection control practices over a broad range of areas within the health care setting. This short course is an introduction to the issues which confront the present day infection control practitioner. Many aspects of infection control covered in the course are applicable across a broad range of enterprises beyond health care.
Introduction to Sterilising Services – 2 day short course
An ideal introductory course for newly employed sterilising services staff or anyone with responsibility for reprocessing reusable medical devices. This course is also suitable for people preparing to gain employment in a sterilising services environment.
Disinfection and Sterilisation for Small Practices and Clinics- 1 day short course
Disinfection and sterilisation practices within small practices and clinics are covered by Australian Standard AS/NZS 4815. This program equips you with the skills and understanding to comply with this Standard. Recommended for those wanting to demonstrate compliance for accreditation purposes in small practices and clinics.
Sterilisation and Disinfection Practice for Environmental Health Officers - 1 day short course
This program helps Environmental Health Officers understand Australian Standard AS/NZS 4815 and how it should be applied to skin penetration establishments. After completing the one day course you will understand infection control principles and the need for compliance to minimise the risk of infection. The course has a strong focus on how equipment should be cleaned and disinfected to eliminate the transmission of bacterial or blood borne infections, particularly Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B & HIV.
Storage, Handling and Transport of Sterile Stock – Half day short course
Do the storage, handling and transport of sterile items in your facility meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS 4187? Would you know if a sterile item had been contaminated? This course gives you the skills and understanding to implement the specific storage and transporting requirements under AS/NZS 4187 to prevent contamination of sterile items.
Tattooist/Body Artist Course in Infection Control and Sterilisation - by distance education
This nationally recognised course prepares you for work where you are required to use infection control practices and also to reprocess reusable equipment.
Infection Control in Office Practice Settings – by distance education
This nationally recognised course prepares you for work in the office practice setting where you are required to use infection control practices and also to reprocess reusable medical equipment.
