Aims

The course will provide learners with an understanding of how to manage all items that are received into the SSD and understand the potential risks relating to the items being received and handled.

Objectives

After completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Learn about the main types of sterilization used in the industry.
• Understand steam sterilization as a method of sterilization.
• Understand vaporized hydrogen peroxide as a method of sterilization.
• Understand alternative methods of sterilization.
• Understand the factors that influence sterilization efficacy.

Topics covered