Course Title: Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: NURS5366C

Course Title: Process reusable medical devices and equipment

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4385 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Course Contact: Ms. Suzanne Fatone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Manager:

Ms. Rachael Starr

9341 1420

racheal.starr@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Ms. Sandra Torbica

Vocational Educator

9341 1408

sandra.trobica@rmit.edu.au

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


Refer to elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

  • Face to Face classes
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session/completion of practical worksheets
  • Online learning  via CANVAS
  • Self-managed research to support completion of Study Guides.
  • Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course


Teaching Schedule

 As per Timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session lessons plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

Assessment: Task 1

Simulated Practical Assessment 1

Assessment: Task 2

Workplace Assessment 

Assessment: Task 3

Written Assessment

Assessment: Task 4

Simulated Practical Assessment 2

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment:Task 1

Simulated Practical Assessment 1

Assessment:Task 2

Workplace Assessment 

Assessment:Task 3

Written Assessment

Assessment:Task 4

Simulated Practical Assessment 2

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

You will need to obtain Satisfactory (S) in all assessment tasks.


Assessment Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass1

Ass 2

Ass 3

Ass 4

1.1

X

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

X

1.4

 

X

 

 

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

 

X

 

 

2.3

X

X

 

X

2.4

X

X

 

X

2.5

 

X

 

 

2.6

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

 

X

3.4

 

X

X

 

3.5

 

X

 

 

4.1

 

X

X

 

4.2

 

X

 

 

4.3

 

X 

 

 

4.4

X

X

 

X

4.5

 

X

X

 

4.6

 

X

X

 

5.1

 

X

X

 

5.2

 

X

X

 

5.3

 

X

X

 

5.4

 

X

X

 

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms  to find more information about late submissions.


Special consideration: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 


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