Module SS3 - Packaging & Sterilisation of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs) for Nurses and Midwives

This course has been developed to provide healthcare workers (HCWs) responsible for the packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices (hereafter referred to as RMDs) with an understanding of the recommended procedures for the selection and use of packaging, and sterilisation of RMDs and the monitoring of Sterilisers.

Target Audience

Suitable for all healthcare workers (HCWs) responsible for the packaging and sterilisation of RMDs, and the monitoring of Sterilisers.

Learning Outcomes

The content of this course incorporates the appropriate requirements of AS/NZS 4187 Amendment 2 published in May 2019.

This module will provide you with an understanding of the packaging and sterilisation requirements for RMDs, including:

• selection and use of Sterile Barrier Systems (SBS)
• packaging of RMDs
• sterilisation of RMDs, and
• monitoring and testing of the Sterilisers available.