Decontamination of Endoscopes
The programme can be accessed at www.decontamination.scot.nhs.uk
Registration
There is no facility to register for this course on this website. Registration officers have been identified for all NHS Scotland Health Boards and these can be found on the welcome page of the programme prior to registration at www.decontamination.scot.nhs.uk.
Please contact the registration officer for your health board in the first instance.
Registration Officers Contact Information
Introduction
A blended approach to education and learning has been used in the development of this programme.
There are two components to the programme
- Theoretical e-learning
- Completion of a workbook in the clinical practice area
The topics of the programme are based on the decontamination life-cycle.
Each unit deals with a discrete aspect of endoscope decontamination practice. Whilst the units can, and do stand on their own, each one is essential in its use and application when decontaminating endoscopic equipment.
Learning Outcomes
Further information about the course can be found on the programme information page
- Understanding endoscope decontamination
- Microbiology
- Protecting yourself and others
- Acquisition of endoscopy associated medical devices
- Manual pre cleaning
- Automated cleaning and chemical disinfection
- Inspection and Transportation
- Storage and Waste
- Ensuring Quality
Course Information
There may be individual variations in terms of how long it takes to complete the programme. There are also a number of related workplace activities which have been designed to help develop decontamination practice.
