Nursing & Healthcare

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate In Decontaminating Medical Devices

This element focuses on the critical initial stage of the decontamination cycle: the safe handling, sorting, and segregation of returned reusable medical devices from single-use waste. Learners must demonstrate competence in applying standard infection control precautions and health and safety measures to protect themselves and others, while also maintaining meticulous records for traceability and audit purposes. Proper execution ensures that devices are correctly routed for reprocessing and that hazardous waste is disposed of in compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Sort used equipment and dispose of waste, Prepare, load and operate decontamination equipment, Prepare re-useable medical devices for sterilisation +4 more