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Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

  • Certificate

An essential support service for the health industry Did you know that over one quarter of all people admitted to hospital have an operation? Many more have treatments that require sterile equipment to be used.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
HLT37015
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

An essential support service for the health industry

Did you know that over one quarter of all people admitted to hospital have an operation? Many more have treatments that require sterile equipment to be used. You could assist in ensuring that patients are protected from infection during their care.

Being able to work with others and carry out your work safely is an important part of sterilisation work and is covered in this course.

On completion of your course you will be able to work in a private or public hospital, a clinic or an operating theatre sterile supply department.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

  • Infection control and prevention
  • Clean, inspect, package, sterilise and distribute instruments and equipment for surgical and clinical procedures
  • Knowledge of how the body works
  • Medical terminology

Career pathways

  • Sterilisation Technician

Other job titles may include:

  • Instrument Technician
  • Sterilisation Assistant

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

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