Course Title: Process reusable medical devices and equipment
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Teaching Period: VE 2020
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Course Code: NURS5366C
Course Title: Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Important Information:
This unit is offered as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and only applies to the students enrolled in the HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting program, who do not have the current dental assisting qualification (HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting).
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4407 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)
Course Contact: Ms. Suzanne Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clean, sterilise and package reusable medical devices and equipment.
This unit applies to workers in office based health practice settings such as general practitioner (GP) surgeries, dental practices and other environments where a limited range of sterilisation equipment may be available. They follow established procedures and work under general supervision.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
Element: |
1. Prepare to clean used items |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow safe work practices and infection prevention and control in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines 1.2 Sort reusable medical devices and safely dispose of single use devices 1.3 Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements 1.4 Disassemble reusable medical devices and equipment for cleaning and disinfection according to manufacturer's instructions |
Element: |
2. Clean and dry used items |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Maintain work flow protocols in reprocessing area 2.2 Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) and select required cleaning products 2.3 Select cleaning processes based on manufacturer's recommendations and evaluation of reusable medical devices construction and composition 2.4 Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols 2.5 Make accurate calculations for the preparation of cleaning chemicals 2.6 Dry and inspect reusable medical devices for cleanliness and damage |
Element: |
3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Open and unlock reusable medical devices with hinges or ratchets 3.2 Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols 3.3 Package or wrap reusable medical devices in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items 3.4 Use chemical indicator according to standards 3.5 Pack, secure and label sterile barrier systems (SBS) to comply with aseptic removal principles |
Element: |
4. Sterilise loads |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Interpret and apply manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and checking of steriliser and accessory equipment. 4.2 Correctly use the numerical and other features of the steriliser and operate in accordance with manufacturer instructions 4.3 Assign cycle and batch control number and complete documentation. 4.4 Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to standards 4.5 Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle 4.6 Follow criteria for release of processed items considering manual task risk factors |
Element: |
5. Comply with quality management requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Interpret and adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment 5.2 Comply with documentation requirements for sterilisation cycles, batch control and load release 5.3 Report and document all steriliser faults, malfunction and load non-conformance 5.4 Store documentation in accordance with organisation procedures |
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare to clean used items
- Clean and dry used items
- Prepare and pack items for sterilisation
- Sterilise loads
- Comply with quality management requirements
Details of Learning Activities
N/A
Teaching Schedule
N/A
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This course is offered as part of the HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting RPL process and the HLT45015:C4385 Existing Skills and Knowledge Inventory and HLT45015:C4385 RPL Guide is required to be completed.
Assessment Tasks
RPL (Recognition of prior learning) requires students to collate a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates competency in this course. This evidence can include:
- previous study (both formal and informal)
- work experience
- life experience
Students will attend an interview with the assessor and once all of the documentation is submitted, the assessor will determine competency.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
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