Sterilise loads

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTSTE303C, 'Sterilise loads'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Sterilise loads' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare sterilisation equipment

1.1 Clean and check steam steriliser, low temperatures steriliser, dry heat steriliser and accessory equipment according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Conduct performance test cycles according to AS/NZS 4187 and maintain documentation

1.3 Follow regular maintenance program and documentation according to organisation policies and procedures

1.4 Observe safety precautions to ensure sterilisers function safely

1.5 Interpret and document results from physical, chemical and biological tests

2. Load steriliser

2.1 Assign appropriate cycle and batch control number and complete documentation according to AS/NZS 4187 guidelines

2.2 Check packaging, sealing and labelling for compatibility with organisation policies and procedures

2.3 Check load content and configuration for compliance with annual steriliser performance qualification

2.4 Select sterilisation method appropriate to the load

2.5 Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to AS/NZS 4187 and manufacturer's recommendations

2.6 List and assign load description documentation to the correct cycle and according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

3. Operate steriliser

3.1 Check steriliser function for sterilant availability eg steam to chamber, chemical sterilant container

3.2 Check function of physical process recording accessories

3.3 Select appropriate cycle in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.4 Identify, report and action faults according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures

4. Unload and release sterilised loads

4.1 Check sterilisation cycle physical and biological monitoring according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures, and record results on completion of cycle

4.2 Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle, according to AS/NZS 4187, OHS guidelines and organisation policies and procedures

4.3 Remove compromised items (damaged, wet), dismantle for reprocessing and record according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

4.4 Unload cooled load using appropriate handling techniques in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 requirements

4.5 Complete the documentation of the sterilising cycle for parametric release

5. Follow OHS procedures

5.1 Use ergonomic safe practices when loading and unloading a steriliser

5.2 Utilise appropriate precautions for sterilant/sterilising methods in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures

6. Comply with quality management requirements

6.1 Adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment and document in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

6.2 Comply with documentation requirements for sterilising cycles, batch control and load release control in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation protocols and procedures

6.3 Report and document all steriliser faults/malfunction and load non-conformance/non-compliance in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures

6.4 Store and archive documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTSTE303C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT31107 - Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
  • HLT43107 - Certificate IV in Defence Health Care