Washer Disinfectors - Weekly Testing (to NHS guidance)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This course has been developed for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection. It provides the knowledge and skills to complete routine checks and verification tests required within a weekly period on surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Through an open book assessment, the learner showed an understanding of the general hazards and potential failures associated with reusable surgical instrument washer disinfector equipment and operational processes within decontamination, the necessary functions of both equipment and personnel to ensure safe and satisfactory washing and thermal disinfection of surgical instruments, and the actions required to complete weekly testing.