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.
An introductory session on micro-organisms, transmission of infection and the use of standard precautions sets the scene for applying AS/NZS 4815 in the workplace. Participants will discuss the appropriate physical layout of an area for dealing with reusable items that complies with the requirements and application of AS/NZS 4815.
Designed for:
Those involved in decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation in office based settings.
Course Content
• Basic microbiology and human defence mechanisms
• Standard precautions
• Layout of reprocessing area
• Cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and storage of re-usable items
• Requirements of AS/NZS 4815
Course Benefits
On completion, participants should be able to:
• Identify modes of transmission of infections
• Describe standard precautions and recognise their use in office based practice
• Recognise the appropriate layout of a reprocessing area
• Apply the requirements of AS/NZS 4815 for cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and storage of re-usable items.
Delivery
1 day at Mayfield Education from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Dates
Intake 1: 20 May 2010
Intake 2: 14 October 2010
Award
Mayfield Certificate of Attendance
CNE points
6 CNE points
Fee
$410. Light lunch provided
Closing Dates
Three weeks prior to course commencement.
Location
Hawthorn campus
Organisations may choose to have this program delivered in the workplace as a customised course.
