Disinfection Processes

Course Description: Disinfection Processes

• Introduction:Overview of disinfection processes and their critical role in infection prevention and control.
  
• Section 1: High-Level Disinfection PracticesHigh Level Disinfection Area: Understanding the setup and maintenance of high-level disinfection areas.
  Selection of Disinfectants: Criteria for choosing appropriate disinfectants for various applications.
  Guidelines for Disinfectant Use: Best practices and protocols for the effective use of disinfectants.
  
• Section 2: Types of DisinfectantsEnvironmental Disinfectants: Overview of disinfectants used for environmental cleaning and their applications.
  High-Level Disinfectants: Detailed study of high-level disinfectants and their use in critical areas.
  MEC Testing: Understanding Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) testing for disinfectants.
  
• Section 3: Disinfection ProceduresManual High-Level Disinfection: Techniques and best practices for manual high-level disinfection.
  Automated Endoscopic Reprocessors: Use of automated systems for disinfecting endoscopic instruments.
  Record Keeping / Summary: Importance of thorough record keeping and a summary of key concepts.
  
• Disinfection Processes Quiz:A comprehensive quiz to assess your understanding of the course material.
  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the principles and practices of high-level disinfection.
• Be familiar with various types of disinfectants and their appropriate uses.
• Learn the procedures for manual and automated disinfection processes.
• Be equipped to maintain thorough records and ensure compliance with disinfection guidelines.