Automated Endoscope Reprocessors - Periodic Testing (to NHS guidance)
Gary Frost
This course has been developed for personnel involved in operating automated endoscope reprocessors and endoscope washer disinfectors. These may include Sterile Services Technician staff and nurses and any other person who is responsible for the decontamination of automated endoscope reprocessors and endoscope washer disinfectors.
Skills / Knowledge
- Cleaning efficacy testing
- Control Testing
- Endoscope washer-disinfector
- Periodic testing
- Roles & Responsibilities
Issued on
October 31, 2024
Expires on
Does not expire
Earning Criteria
Optional
Through a closed book multiple choice assessment, the learner showed an understanding of the operator and decontamination roles and responsibilities, the principle of how an endoscope washer-disinfector works, periodic testing requirements, daily checks and the automatic control test and cleaning efficacy test for residual soil.