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| Certificate III in Sterilisation Services HLT31107 |
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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.
This course is avaialble as a Full or Fee for Service Traineeship.
Application Form - Onsite
Application Form - Distance Education
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Entry Criteria
The ability to read, write and
communicate in English to a level required to perform the job.
Training Program
15 Units – 11 compulsory and 4 (preselected) elective units
Compulsory Units
- Communicate and work effectively in health (HLTHIR301A)
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301A)
- Participate in OHS processes (HLTOHS200A)
- Contribute to effective workplace relationships (BSBFLM303C)
- Clean reusable medical equipment (HLTSTE301B)
- Inspect and pack items (HLTSTE302B)
- Sterilise loads (HLTSTE303B)
- Manage sterile stock (HLTSTE306B)
- Disinfect re-usable medical devices (HLTSTE307A)
- Care for surgical instruments (HLTSTE308A)
- Follow safe manual handling practices (HLTHSE204B)
Elective Units
- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTHIR403A)
- Participate in the work environment (CHCORG3B)
- Use business technology (BSBWOR204A)
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
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
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 practises. 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
- 15 days on-site at Mayfield over a 7 month period
- Structured off-site learning in your own time
- Workplace learning
Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 9 February 2009
9, 23 February; 16, 30 March; 20 April; 4, 18 May; 1, 15, 29 June; 13, 27 July; 10, 24 August; 7 September 2009
Intake 2: Commencing 1 June 2009
1, 22 June; 6, 20 July; 3, 17, 31 August; 14, 28 September; 12, 26 October; 9, 30 November; 7, 14 December 2009
This course is also available by distance education learning.
Assessment
Short assignments, workbooks and workplace related competency assessments.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Learning Pathway
- Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT43807)
- Certificate IV in Health Supervision (HLT40407)
Fee
$3,200 per person.
Closing Date
Intake 1: 19 December 2008
Intake 2: 20 April 2009
Location
Hawthorn campus. A small number of sessions are scheduled off campus.
Application Form
Application Form - Distance Education
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