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WTM1 - Washer disinfectors - periodic testing to HTM guidance

Duration
4.5 days

Prerequisite to attending the course
There is no prerequisite to attending this course, however delegates should be working in a test person role.

Accreditation
The course is accredited by the City & Guilds of London Institute.

Who will benefit?
National Health Service staff or contractors required to carry out periodic testing of
washer-disinfectors as defined in HTM 01-01/HTM 2030.

Aim
To provide delegates with the necessary skills and procedural practices to apply the guidelines of HTM 01-01/HTM 2030 and to enable them to obtain the City & Guilds of London Institute certificate 2295-11.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:
  • Explain the principles of decontamination in healthcare premises and develop an understanding of infection prevention
  • Identify appropriate documentation
  • Name the personnel involved with washer-disinfectors
  • List testing procedures
  • Discuss types of washer-disinfectors for different applications
  • Carry out periodic testing and complete appropriate test records
  • Interpret test results correctly
  • Calibrate and use data logging equipment as a test recording device

Other information
Project based assessments for City & Guilds accreditation will be carried out during the practical sessions.

What next?
On completion of this course the delegate will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out periodic testing on washer disinfectors. Attending this WTM1 course is a prerequisite for attending our WTM2 course. The successful completion of WTM2 is a prerequisite for attending WTM3:

If flexible endoscope washers are being tested:
WTM2 - Flexible endoscope washer disinfectors – quarterly testing
WTM3 - Flexible endoscope washer disinfectors – annual testing

Or with WTM1 as a prerequisite to steam testing:
STM1 - Transportable steam sterilizers – annual testing
STM2 - Large porous load sterilizers – quarterly testing

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