TasTAFE
12 months
This Certificate III is for healthcare workers in sterilisation and instrument reprocessing areas who want to gain formal qualifications while working. Delivered flexibly through online modules and workplace assessments, it covers sterilisation techniques, infection control, and safety practices essential for modern healthcare environments.
To enrol in this course, you must be currently employed in a sterilising service or reprocessing area and have your manager's support. There are no essential academic entry requirements. You should have access to a computer with reliable internet connection for online modules. TasTAFE provides Microsoft Office licenses upon enrolment. Standard items such as pens, notebooks, and USB drives are recommended for classes.
Core units include: Communicate and work in health or community services; Work with diverse people; Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control; Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices; Inspect and pack reusable medical devices; Sterilise loads; Manage sterile stock; Care for reusable medical devices; Participate in workplace health and safety; and Conduct manual tasks safely. Elective units cover organising workplace information, interpreting medical terminology, using business technology, organising personal work priorities, and chemical disinfection of reusable medical devices.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive experience in healthcare training. The course is delivered flexibly to accommodate working professionals, combining online learning with practical workplace assessments. TasTAFE offers comprehensive student support services, recognition of prior learning, and nationally accredited qualifications that meet industry standards.
Graduates can advance their careers in sterilisation services, instrument reprocessing, and healthcare facility management. This qualification enhances employment prospects in hospitals, day procedure centres, dental practices, and large-scale medical facilities. Career progression may include supervisory roles in sterilisation departments, quality assurance positions, or specialisation in advanced sterilisation techniques.
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