sterile supply techniques level 5 l22554 · a detailed description of the precautions to eliminate...

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The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001

by the Minister for Education and Science.

Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999,

FETAC now has responsibility for making awards

previously made by NCVA.

Module Descriptor

Sterile Supply Techniques

Level 5 L22554 www.fetac.ie

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1 Course Title Sterile Supply Techniques Course

2 Course Code L22554

3 Level 5

4 Value 1 credit

5 Purpose This course is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain

a FETAC credit in the Sterile Supply Techniques Course at

Level 5.

The course is designed to give a description of the broad general

purpose of standards required for specific staff members

working the Sterile Supply Techniques Services. The specific

target audience is non-nursing staff working, within the context

of their job description, to ensure optimum

decontamination/sterilisation standards in the Sterile Supply

Department. The learning on the course is facilitated by both

theoretical and practical input.

6 Preferred

Entry Level Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent

qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

7 Special

Requirements Learners must fulfil the occupational health / infection control

requirements prior to the commencement of the course. (Please

see Application Form)

Learners must achieve the required safety standards prior to

course completion.

8 General Aims

Learners who achieve this award:

8.1 gain knowledge and understanding of the work practices in the

Sterile Supply Department of the hospital and appreciate the

importance of working effectively as a team member

8.2 develop an awareness and understanding of infection control

policies and procedures and the related microbiological aspects

aimed at improving infection control outcomes for patients and

staff

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8.3 develop good work practices in relation to quality and quality

standards and procedures

8.4 demonstrate an understanding of occupational health and safety

issues in relation to the working environment

8.5 demonstrate a knowledge of the correct procedures in relation to

decontamination/sterilisation i.e. cleaning, disinfection and

sterilisation of surgical and medical instruments/scopes and

equipment in the Hospital’s Sterile Supplies Department

8.6 be able to carry out the correct procedures in relation to the care

and maintenance of instruments/scopes and equipment e.g.

handling, inspecting, preparing, assembling, packaging, sealing,

labelling, function testing, distributing, and storing.

9 Units The specific learning outcomes are grouped into [ 5 ] units.

Unit 1 Hospital Sterilisation Supply Department’s Operational

Standards, Procedures and Policies.

Unit 2 Basic Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Policies and

Procedures

Unit 3 Occupational Health and Safety Issues in relation to working in

the Hospital Sterile Supply Department

Unit 4 Decontamination Standards: Cleaning, Disinfection and

Sterilisation principles and practices

Unit 5 Care, Maintenance and Transportation of Instruments/Scopes

and Equipment in the Hospital Sterile Supply Department.

Team effectiveness in the workplace

10 Specific Learning Outcomes

Unit 1 Hospital Sterilisation Supply Department’s Operational

Standards, Procedures and Policies.

Learners should be able to:

10.1.1 outline the role and function of the Hospital Sterile Supply

Department

10.1.2 demonstrate an understanding of the operational standards and

relevant hospital policies and procedural guidelines in relation to

working in the Hospital Sterilisation Supply Department

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Unit 2 Basic Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Policies

and Procedures


10.2.1 identify the common microorganisms and the risks they impose

to human health

10.2.2 outline the common methods by which cross infection occurs

and effective means of breaking the chain of infection

10.2.3 identify the body’s normal defences against infection and

evaluate how operative procedures pose a risk for infection

10.2.4 appreciate the consequences of nosocomial infections

10.2.5 explain the universal precautions necessary to prevent potential

infections in accordance with the Bon Secours Hospital

Infection Control Policies and Procedural Guidelines

10.2.6 demonstrate the necessary precautions taken in clinical practice

to prevent the spread of infection in the Hospital Sterile Supply

Department

10.2.7 understand and appreciate the importance of water treatment

systems

Unit 3 Occupational Health and Safety issues in relation to working

in the Hospital Sterile Supplies Department


10.3.1 define the term quality and identify the relevant quality

standards, policies and procedural guidelines

10.3.2 explain the rationale for validating and monitoring

instruments/scopes and equipment

10.3.3 demonstrate good practice in relation to record keeping for

traceability

10.3.4 describe the duties of employers and employees as specified in

current Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation

10.3.5 appreciate the importance of the correct use of personal and

protective equipment against biological agents

10.3.6 demonstrate safe and healthy work practices in the work

environment including safe handling and storage of

instruments/scopes and equipment

10.3.7 display an appreciation of the need to take all the necessary

precautions to eliminate the potential hazards associated with

the handling of the instruments/scopes and equipment in

Hospital Sterile Supply Department

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10.3.8 demonstrate a knowledge of the correct procedure for reporting

incidents

10.3.9 outline the principles of safe practice in relation to:

� electrical equipment

� management of hazardous chemicals

� sterilants and disinfectants used

� waste disposal

� handling of sharps, instruments/scopes and

equipment

� reprocessing of instruments

� checking of instruments prior to repackaging

� actions to be taken in the case of damaged or

missing instruments

10.3.10describe the guidelines for the management of blood and body fluid spillage

Unit 4 Decontamination Standards: Cleaning, Disinfection and

Sterilisation principles and practices


10.4.1 appreciate the importance of adhering to the appropriate dress

code and standards of personal hygiene including hand washing

10.4.2 identify the various cleaning agents/detergents and disinfectants

used in the Hospital Sterile Supply Department including the

rationale, preparation, utilisation and disposal

10.4.3 define the terms decontamination, cleaning, disinfection,

sterilisation and describe the indications for each method

10.4.4 demonstrate pre-treatment hand-wash, aseptic technique

including the methods of creating and maintaining a sterile field

10.4.5 demonstrate the correct procedure and relevant timing for the

use and maintenance of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising of

equipment (washer, disinfector, steriliser) including receipt and

transfer of instruments

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Unit 5 Care and Maintenance of Instruments/Scopes and

Equipment. Team effectiveness in the Workplace.

Learners should be able to: 10.5.1 demonstrate a basic knowledge of surgical / medical

instruments/scopes and equipment including assembly and

inspection of instrument set wrapping and packaging and

loading and unloading of autoclaves

10.5.2 demonstrate the knowledge required in the care & maintenance

of instruments/scopes & equipment including the following:

� handling

� inspecting

� preparing

� assembling

� packaging

� sealing

� labeling

� documenting

� function testing

� distributing

� storing

� recording & dealing with faulty equipment re

local policy & procedural guidelines.

10.5.3 carry out the correct procedure in relation to the following:

� instrument set assembling

� handling

� inspecting

� preparing

� assembling

� packaging

� sealing

� labeling


� distributing/transporting

� storing

� dealing with faulty equipment (e.g.

sending items for repair)

10. 5.4 demonstrate the correct procedures in:

� monitoring

� documenting and recording specific aspects in

relation to decontamination.

10.5.5 assist in the maintenance of sterile stock including storage,

rotation, checking and transportation of sterile goods.

10.5.6 outline the interpersonal relationships relevant to team working

in the workplace.

10.5.7 Explain the role of the individual in team working and identify

situations contributing to effective team working.

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11 Portfolio of Assessment

Summary Project 40%

Skills Demonstration 40%

Examination 20%

11. 1 Project The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires the

candidate to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of

the relevant Hospital Sterilisation Supply Department’s

operational standards, procedures and policies relating to

instruments/scopes and equipment, including validation;

monitoring; and record-keeping

Candidates will present a detailed description of Safety, Health

and Welfare at Work Legislation including safe and healthy

work practices e.g. personal and protective clothing, safe

handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, sterilants and

disinfectants, instruments/scopes and equipment

Candidates will be required to evaluate the role of individuals in

effective team working and the essential interpersonal skills

A detailed description of the precautions to eliminate potential

hazards associated with the handling of sharps,

instruments/scopes, and equipment and correct procedure for

waste disposal, reprocessing and checking of instruments, with

reference to damaged and missing instruments. In addition,

reference will be made to the management of blood and body

fluid spillage and mechanism for reporting critical incidents

The project focuses on a broad range of specific learning

outcomes in relation to Units (1) and (3).

The project may be undertaken as a group or collaborative piece

of work. The individual contribution of each candidate must be

clearly identified

The project may be presented using a variety of media including

written, oral, graphic, audio, visual or any combination of these.

Any audio or video evidence must be provided on tape and

candidates must be clearly identified by name to assist the

assessment process

Candidates are required to apply a selection of relevant research

to the project and include references/bibliography as appropriate

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11.2 Examination

The internal assessor will devise a theory-based written

examination that is based on a range of specific learning

outcomes in relation to Unit (2)

The examination will be [1.5 hours] in duration

The format of the examination is as follows: Section (a) answer

five short questions out of eight and Section (b) answer two

structured questions out of five

This examination enables candidates to demonstrate their

knowledge and understanding of the theoretical components of

Unit (2)

11.3 Skills

Demonstration In one or more skills demonstrations, candidates are assessed in

a broad range of practical skills and knowledge during the

course of the module i.e. over a period of four weeks and in test

conditions at a specified time as outlined in the specific learning

outcomes specified in Units (4) and (5)

The skills may be assessed by the internal assessor/another

qualified person, in the centre, for whom the candidate

undertakes the relevant tasks

The skills tested are chosen at random by the internal

assessor/another qualified person on the day of assessment

during the real-life work experience

Candidates will be assessed in their ability to organize the

cleaning, disinfection and sterilization areas for the

decontamination of instruments/scopes and equipment,

including the preparation, utilization and disposal of various

cleaning agents/detergents and disinfectants

Candidates will demonstrate pre-treatment hand-wash, aseptic

technique including the methods of creating and maintaining a

sterile field and carry out the correct procedure and relevant

timing of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising of equipment,

including receipt and transfer of instruments

Candidates will safely and effectively participate in set

wrapping e.g. handling, assembling, inspecting, packaging,

sealing, labelling, function testing, distributing, storing, loading

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and unloading of autoclaves and dealing with faulty instruments

including sending items for repair

Candidates will carry out the correct procedure in monitoring,

documenting and recording specific aspects in relation to

decontamination

Candidates will clearly identify the correct procedure in the

maintenance of stock including storage, rotation, checking, and

transportation of sterile goods

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Pass 50 - 64%

Merit 65 - 79%

Distinction 80 - 100%

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Individual Candidate

Marking Sheet 1


L22554

Project 40%

Candidate Name: ______________________________ PPSN: _________________________

Centre: ______________________________________ Centre No.: ____________

Assessment Criteria Maximum

Mark

Candidate

Mark

� clear identification of potential hazards associated with

sterile supply techniques

� critically evaluate the practices that may cause potential

hazards in relation to sterile supply techniques

� identify clearly the recommendations in relation to the

prevention of potential hazards following appropriate

procedures and policies

� demonstrate the importance of working effectively as a

team member in the sterile supply department

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TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 40

Internal Assessor’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________

External Authenticator’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______________

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Marking Sheet 2


L22554

Skills Demonstration 40%

Candidate Name: ______________________________ PPSN: _________________________

Centre: ______________________________________ Centre No.: ____________


Mark

Candidate

Mark

� demonstrate effective aseptic technique

� identify the various cleaning agents/detergents and

disinfectants used in the Sterile Supply Department

including the preparation, utilization and disposal

� demonstrate the correct procedure and relevant timing for

the use and maintenance of cleaning, disinfecting and

sterilizing of equipment including receipt and transfer of

instruments

� carry out the correct procedure in relation to the use of

instruments/scopes and equipment including the

following:

� instrument set assembling

� handling

� inspecting

� preparing

� assembling

� packaging

� sealing

� labeling


� distributing

� storing

� recording and dealing with faulty equipment

� documenting

� monitoring

� correct maintenance of sterile stock including storage,

rotation, checking and transportation of sterile goods

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Internal Assessor’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________

External Authenticator’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________

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Marking Sheet 3


L22554 Examination (Theory-Based) 20%

Candidate Name: _______________________________ PPSN: _________________________

Centre: _______________________________________ Centre No.: ____________


Mark

Candidate

Mark

Section (A): short answer questions

Eight short answer questions, answer any (5) (1 mark each)

Question No.:* _____

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Subtotal 5

Section B: structured questions

Five structured questions, answer any two (7.5 marks each) (Indicate questions answered)

Question No.:* _____

_____

Subtotal 15


Internal Assessor’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

External Authenticator’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________

* The internal assessor is required to enter here the question numbers answered by the candidate.

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M: 65 - 79%

P: 50 - 64%

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W: candidates entered who did not present for assessment

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