Module SS4 - Reprocessing Equipment Selection & Validation
This course has been developed to provide healthcare workers (HCWs) responsible for the selection and validation of reprocessing equipment with an understanding of the related regulatory requirements. Note that this Module has been designed for those HCWs who are responsible for the selection and validation of reprocessing equipment and associated processes.
Target Audience
Suitable for all healthcare workers (HCWs) responsible for the responsible for the selection and validation of reprocessing equipment.
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 reprocessing equipment selection and validation, including:
- the requirements for the selection of reprocessing equipment
- the general requirements for validation
- the Product Families for steam sterilisation
- the specific requirements for the validation of reprocessing equipment, and alternate activities involved in the reprocessing of an RMD
- steam quality, and
- sterile stock shelf life.
