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Disinfection and Sterilisation for Small Practices and Clinics
Disinfection and sterilisation practices 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.

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Designed For

Those involved in decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation in the office based setting.

Content
  • Basic microbiology and human defence mechanisms
  • Standard precautions
  • Layout of reprocessing area
  • Cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and storage of re-useable items
  • Requirements of AS/NZS 4815
Course Benefits

On completion, participants are able to:
  • Identify modes of transmission of infections
  • Describe standard precautions and recognise their use in office based settings
  • Recognise the appropriate layout of a reprocessing area
  • Apply the requirements of AS/NZS 4815 for cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and storage of re-useable items
Delivery

1 day at Mayfield from 9.00am to 4.30pm

Dates

Intake 1: 19 March 2009
Intake 2: 6 October 2009

Award

Mayfield Certificate of Attendance

CNE Points

6 CNE points

Fee

$390 per person. A light lunch will be provided

Closing Date

Three weeks beforehand. Late applications considered.

Location

Hawthorn campus

Organisations may choose to have this program delivered in the workplace as a customised course.

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