Overview
The CSSD Learning Modules is a learning initiative by Healthcare Skill Council where 3M India is the Technical Guidance Collaborator. This course is designed to provide participants a thorough understanding of the principles, practices, and importance of the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) in healthcare facilities. The courses are curated to help participants understand the principles behind cleaning and disinfection. The course covers the best practices which can be implemented in hospitals around sterilization practices, monitoring, instrument tracking, storage and handling. By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the full workflow of CSSD (from Cleaning to sterilization and distribution).
Assessment
Post completion of the 7 modules, participants will have to take the assessment
All participants who have scored 80% and above will be given course completion certificates
What You'll Gain
- Strong Understanding of National and International standards for device
reprocessing
- Gain competency in Cleaning & Decontamination which covers the right
cleaning methodology and correct practices
- Proficiency in Instrument Preparation & Packaging and using
appropriate materials and techniques for all sterilization methods
- Knowledge of all Sterilization Technologies which includes high
temperature and low temperature methods
- An understanding in monitoring sterilization methods through Physical
monitors, chemical and biological indicators
- Awareness of Sterile Storage, issue and maintenance of sterile storage
area
- An understanding of Facility Zoning & functional flow of the CSSD as
per global guidelines
- Preparedness for Audits & Accreditation
- Certificate from HSSC for those who have scored 80% and above in the
assessment
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Description
This CSSD Learning module offers 7 training modules which covers all critical aspects of instrument reprocessing. Topics include standards and guidelines, cleaning and decontamination, sterilization methods, quality indicators, and sterile storage. The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of CSSD personnel, ensuring compliance with best practices and promoting patient safety through effective sterilization processes.
Curriculum
Learn the regulatory, evidence based National and International
guidelines for the sterilization processes along with examples of regulations
from key groups and importance of product performance certifications
Understand cleaning and decontamination of instruments in terms of
practices for different modes of cleaning with an insight into the right
chemicals for surgical instrument cleaning. An insight into the use of PPE and
cleaning verification will be covered as well
Explore the best practices for packaging and right packaging for the
right sterilization method. Details of correct preparation and loading of
medical devices to be covered
A thorough understanding of the principle of action of high temperature
– Steam and low temperature sterilization technologies available today.
Learn the different sterilization monitoring devices available like
Physical monitors, Chemical indicators, Biological indicators and the
recommended frequency of usage as per international standards and guidelines
Explore the best practices around Sterile Storage area highlighting the
standards, contamination prevention strategies and documentation importance
Understand the CSSD zoning requirements, personnel safety and training
for personnel.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
All CSSD professionals can take up this course
12 months of working experience in Hospital CSSD
The course has 7 modules , each module is approximately 45 min to 1hour. Total 6 to 7 hours
Upon completion of the 7 modules, participants will have to take the assessment. All participants who have scored 80% and above will be given course completion certificates
Certificate is valid for 2 years