Course Title: Sterilise loads
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2025
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: MIET7624C
Course Title: Sterilise loads
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3407 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Sandra Torbica
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0311
Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Vocational Educators
Suzanne Dellas Fatone
Vibha Ghia
Nominal Hours: 40
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
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to follow correct procedures to select and operate sterilisation equipment, interpret steriliser function and parameters in the provision of sterilised reusable medical devices, appropriately load items for sterilisation, and to release sterilised items for distribution. This competency unit does not deal with ethylene oxide sterilisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads |
Element: |
1. Prepare sterilisation equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Clean and check steriliser, and accessory equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations. 1.2. Conduct, interpret and record performance test cycles. 1.3. Interpret and accurately document results from physical and chemical tests |
Element: |
2. Load steriliser |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Select sterilisation method according to reusable medical devices (RMD) manufacturer requirements. 2.2. Assign appropriate cycle and batch control number and complete documentation correctly. 2.3. Check packaging, sealing and labelling for compatibility with organisation policies and procedures. 2.4. Check load content and configuration for compliance with annual steriliser performance qualification. 2.5. Load steriliser to ensure sterilant contact and according to manufacturer's recommendations. 2.6 Add additional test items such as biological indicator or process challenge device according to organisation protocol. |
Element: |
3. Operate steriliser |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Check steriliser function for sterilant availability. 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. |
Element: |
4. Unload and release sterilised loads |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Check and interpret sterilisation cycle parameters and chemical monitors, and record results on completion of cycle. 4.2. Remove sterilised load immediately on completion of cycle. 4.3. Remove compromised items, dismantle for reprocessing and record details. 4.4. Unload cooled load using appropriate handling techniques. 4.5. Complete documentation of the sterilising cycle for parametric release. 4.6. Check and document additional load release tests. 4.7. If used, incubate and check results of biological indicators. |
Element: |
5. Comply with quality management requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Adhere to operational monitoring and testing, performance qualification and maintenance of sterilisers and associated equipment. 5.2. Comply with documentation requirements for sterilising cycles, batch control and load release control. 5.3. Report and document all steriliser faults/malfunction and load non-conformance/non-compliance. 5.4. Store and archive documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
- Face to face classes theory
- Face to face practical
- Canvas Modules self-directed learning activities
- Independant Knowledge-based work
- Online quizzes
- On the job training
Teaching Schedule
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Semester 1 & 2 2025 |
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Date To be determined by Student |
TOPICS and LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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RESOURCES |
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Session 1 Phase 3 Day 2 |
Introduction to unit Assessment Delivery and expectations of unit: HLTSTE003 Sterilise Loads
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AT RMIT |
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Session 2 Phase 3 Day 4
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Practical Session 1 |
AT RMIT |
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Session 3 Phase 3 Day 5
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Practical Session 2 |
AT RMIT |
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HLTSTE003 Self-directed Canvas Online Delivery to be monitored by teacher.
After Phase 3 and before Phase 4: Self-directed Canvas Online Delivery, to be determined by student.
RMIT Assessor to monitor and regularly check that students complete learning tasks and send canvas notification to those students how have not completed tasks.
Student to complete all learning activities including readings, interactive activities, and discussions, before the completion and submission of HLTWHS001 AT1 Knowledge Assessment.
Regular Canvas notifications to be sent to each group and teacher to mark discussions as complete and comment when required.
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Date To be determined by Student |
TOPICS and LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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RESOURCES |
Session 4 |
HLTSTE003 Module 1: Prepare sterilisation equipment. Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Canvas Online self-directed learning
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Session 5 |
HLTSTE003 Module 2: Load steriliser Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Canvas Online self-directed learning
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Session 6
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HLTSTE003 Module 3: Operate steriliser
Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Canvas Online self-directed learning
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Session 7 |
HLTSTE003 Module 4: Unload and release sterilised loads
Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Canvas Online self-directed learning
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Session 8 |
HLTSTE003 Module 5: Comply with quality management requirements
Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Canvas Online self-directed learning
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Session 9 |
HLTSTE003 Module 6: Comply with quality management requirements.
Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Canvas Online self-directed learning
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Session 11 Phase 3 Day 4
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Sterilise Loads Practical Session 1
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AT RMIT |
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Session 12 Phase 3 Day 5
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Sterilise Loads Practical Session 2
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AT RMIT |
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Session 14
Phase 4 Day 5 |
Assessments co-assessed:
· HLTINF002 AT2 Simulated Practical Assessment · HLTSTE003 AT2 Simulated Practical Assessment · CHCCOM005: AT2 Practical Assessment
· HLTSTE003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment |
At RMIT |
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Session 15
After Phase 4
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End of unit · Optional free online classes
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Online on Canvas Self-directed learning |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment
- This knowledge assessment requires you to demonstrate knowledge of the sterilising processes including equipment maintenance and performance test in your own work practices.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Assessment Task 2: Simulated Practical Assessment: Students must attend
- In this practical assessment you will demonstrate your knowledge and skill in the sterilisation of contaminated instruments and equipment, in the simulated RMIT Instrumentation Reprocessing Room.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Assessment Task 3: Clinical Sterilisation report.
- In this practical assessment you will demonstrate your knowledge and skill in the sterilisation of contaminated instruments and equipment, in your workplace.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three practical assessments, one knowledge assessment, two logbooks and one project portfolio presented to a panel of industry experts.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
You must attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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