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  • Course Title: Instrument Sterilization & Disinfection Techniques

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program provides comprehensive training on cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical instruments in healthcare settings. It covers best practices, sterilization methods, quality control, and compliance with infection prevention guidelines.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand the importance of instrument sterilization in infection control.

    • Learn different sterilization and disinfection techniques.

    • Handle and operate sterilization equipment (autoclaves, ETO, plasma sterilizers, etc.).

    • Implement CDC, WHO, and NABH guidelines for sterilization and disinfection.

    • Ensure quality assurance in sterilization processes.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Introduction to Instrument Sterilization & Disinfection

    • Module 1: Basics of Infection Control & Sterilization

      • Role of sterilization in preventing infections

      • Difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

      • Common pathogens and risks of improper sterilization

    • Module 2: Cleaning & Disinfection of Medical Instruments

      • Manual vs. automated cleaning techniques

      • Use of detergents, enzymatic cleaners, and ultrasonic cleaning

      • High-level disinfectants (glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid)

    • Assessment: Quiz on infection control & disinfection methods

    Week 2: Sterilization Methods & Equipment Handling

    • Module 3: Sterilization Techniques

      • Steam sterilization (Autoclave) – process & validation

      • Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization – safety measures

      • Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization & dry heat sterilization

    • Module 4: Sterilization Equipment & Quality Monitoring

      • Sterilization cycles and parameters

      • Monitoring tools (Bowie-Dick test, biological indicators, chemical indicators)

      • Preventive maintenance & troubleshooting of sterilization equipment

    • Assessment: Case study on sterilization failures & corrective actions

    Week 3: Packaging, Storage & Safety Measures

    • Module 5: Packaging & Storage of Sterile Instruments

      • Selection of wrapping materials & proper packaging techniques

      • Shelf-life and sterility maintenance of sterilized instruments

      • Handling and transportation of sterile medical instruments

    • Module 6: Safety Measures for Sterilization Staff

      • Occupational hazards in sterilization procedures

      • Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

      • Emergency protocols for chemical exposure & equipment failure

    • Assessment: Practical demonstration of packaging & handling sterilized instruments

    Week 4: Compliance, Audits & Final Certification

    • Module 7: Compliance & Quality Control in Sterilization

      • International sterilization guidelines (CDC, WHO, NABH, AAMI)

      • Documentation & record-keeping in sterilization procedures

      • Common sterilization non-compliance issues & corrective actions

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • Case studies on sterilization challenges in hospitals

      • MCQ-based assessment

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • CSSD technicians & hospital sterilization staff

    • Infection control officers

    • Biomedical engineers & nursing staff

    • Hospital administrators & quality managers

    • Anyone interested in healthcare instrument sterilization