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PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF MEDICAL DEVICE Credit: 15 DECONTAMINATION: ENDOSCOPY Level: 1 / 2 & non credited DL115045S / DL215049S Start Dates: MODULE SUMMARY LEVEL 1 NON ACCREDDITED MODULE 26 September 2011 This module is designed for decontamination This module is aimed at decontamination technician to decontamination leads. This learning 23 January 2012 technician to decontamination leads. This on-line zone module has the same approach as level 1 and Location: module aims to educate and inform evidence based level 2 but enables the student to gain non- practice that encompasses the decontamination of accredited academic certificate of attendance Distance Learning via flexible endoscopes. Student learning will be which has been recognised by the Institute of Virtual Learning facilitated by the university via a distance learning decontamination Sciences (IDSc), which is the Environment (Details approach to acquire the appropriate knowledge and UK's largest professional body for the enclosed with offer skills required to understand the process of decontamination of reusable medical devices. letter) medical device decontamination for flexible Students will undertake a series of formative e- endoscopes. The module will cover individual activities to help develop their knowledge Duration: preparation for the environment, the regarding decontamination of flexible endoscopes. decontamination process for flexible endoscopes, Level 1 and level 2 packing, storage and traceability. In addition, it undertake 12 units ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will explore both local and national policies and over one trimester regulations regarding Health and Safety, Control There are no specific entry requirements as these Non-credit undertake of Substances Hazardous to Health and Reporting modules are designed to educate and inform all 10 units over one of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences levels of staff employed within the trimester Regulations in the workplace. decontamination services from technicians to decontamination leads.

Students will undertake a series of formative e- Application activities and a summative assessment of a 3000 STUDY DAYS – TWO INTAKES Deadline: word written assignment at level 1. DISTANCE LEARNING Please note the MODULE SUMMARY LEVEL 2 September 2011 application deadline is four weeks prior to January 2012 commencement. Any This module is aimed at decontamination leads application forms and unit managers. This module has the same FURTHER INFORMATION received after the cut- approach as level 1 but the student will be off period may not be expected to adhere to and implement local and If you require NHS contract funding for this course national departmental policies and procedures to please speak to your Manager before applying'. processed. provide an efficient and effective decontamination For further information please contact: service. Angela Cobbold 0845 196 5346 [email protected] Students will undertake a series of formative e- activities and summative assessment of a 3000 For application forms - Margaret Parker on 0845 word critical incident analysis written assignment 196 4608 or e-mail [email protected] at level 2. Or visit our website: www.anglia.ac.uk/fhsc/cpd