Aims

This course provides an overview of the development of validation, the stages of validation (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ), and an overview of sterilization types such as steam (moist heat), dry heat, ETO, and formaldehyde.

Objectives

On completion of this module lhe learner will be able to:

• Describe the various stages of validation (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Understand the definition of sterile and F0.
• Understand the differences between sterilization methods and the loads processed.

Topics covered