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Below is an alphabetical listing of all Mayfield infection control and sterilisation courses/training programs. There
is a brief description of each course, the commencement date, and a link to
the detailed brochure and application form.
If you prefer you can view the course/training program information in other listing formats, by
clicking on the appropriate link in the shaded navigation pane on the left hand side
of this page.
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Click on the link at the end of each course entry to access the full
course details and application form.
Advanced Sterilisation
3 day short course - 27-29 May 2009
This course forms an elective unit of the Certificate in Infection Control and Sterilisation and designed for senior sterilising technicians and sterilising managers.
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Infection Control in Long Term Care - Certificate in
Commencing 2 February 2009
Research on infection rates in long term 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 in long term care facilities.
Long term care facilities are those in which residents with limited self-care abilities
are looked after by a variety of health care workers. Examples of long term care
facilities are nursing homes, group homes for people with physical, intellectual or
psychiatric disabilities, psychiatric hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
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Infection Control and Sterilisation - Certificate in
Commencing 2 February 2009
The promotion of infection control is a key risk
management strategy aimed at improving
infection control outcomes for patients and staff. This Certificate in Infection Control
and Sterilisation is considered within the health industry to be the definitive
qualification for registered nurses pursuing a career in infection control and
sterilisation and is aimed at delivering best practice in these speciality areas.
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Infection Control - Introduction to
3 day short course - 16-18 February and 13-15 October, 2009
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 C\control
practitioner. Many aspects of infection control covered in the course are applicable
across a broad range of enterprises beyond health care. Since an infection control
program is a requirement for accreditation for health care facilities, this is an
ideal introductory course for staff with responsibility for preventing and controlling
infection. This course provides a 'snap shot' of the longer certificate courses offered
at Mayfield Education.
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Sterilisation and Disinfection Practice for
Environmental Health Officers
1 day short course - 25 March and 10 September, 2009
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 and HIV.
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Disinfection and Sterilisation for Small Practices and Clinics
1 day short course - 19 March and 6 October, 2009
Disinfection and sterilisation practices are covered by Australian Standard AS/NZS 4815.
This program addresses the requirements of this standard and is recommended for those wanting to demonstrate
compliance for accreditation purposes in small practices and clinics.
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Dual Qualification in Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT46807) and Certificate IV in Health Supervision (HLT40407)
Commencing 23 March 2009
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.
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Sterilisation Services - Certificate IV in (HLT43807)
Commencing 23 March 2009
This qualitification 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 and the efficacy of
equipment and supplies.
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Sterilisation Services - Certificate III in (HLT31107)
Commencing 5 February and 1 June, 2009
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.
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Distance Education
Traineeship
Sterilising Services - Introduction to
2 day short course - 10-11 February and 12-13 August, 2008
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.
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Storage, Handling and Transport of Sterile Stock
Half day short course - 12 March and 9 October, 2009
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.
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