Washer Disinfectors Training
Weekly Testing
A two-day City & Guilds accredited course that trains engineers to carry out weekly tests on washer-disinfectors in accordance with HTM 01-01 Part D and BS EN ISO 15883, combining classroom theory with practical sessions on a working washer-disinfector.
Course code: SYC-WD-W
Duration: 2 Days
Southampton
£950 Ex VAT
Who is this course for?
Sychem’s washer-disinfector periodic testing course gives engineers the essential skills and knowledge to carry out weekly testing, delivered by experts in the decontamination of reusable medical devices. It’s suitable for engineers who are new to washer-disinfector testing and for those already carrying out weekly tests without formal training, such as in-house estates and EBME engineers, SSD technical staff and field service engineers.
You do not need to have completed a previous course. On completion, you can progress to SYC-WD-P – Washer-Disinfectors – Periodic Testing.
You do not need to have completed a previous course. On completion, you can progress to SYC-WD-P – Washer-Disinfectors – Periodic Testing.
Aims & Objectives
To give delegates the knowledge and practical skills to carry out weekly tests on washer-disinfectors in accordance with HTM 01-01, and to record the results correctly.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify the standards and legislation that apply to washer-disinfectors, including HTM 01-01 Part D and BS EN ISO 15883
- Describe each stage of a washer-disinfector cycle: flush, wash, rinse, thermal disinfection and drying
- Explain thermal disinfection and the A0 concept
- Define the roles and responsibilities of key personnel under HTM 01-01
- Carry out weekly safety checks and the automatic control test
- Carry out cleaning efficacy tests using test soils
- Record test results and identify when a washer-disinfector must be withdrawn from service
- Carry out water quality checks, including final rinse water conductivity
Course Details
| Course code | SYC-WD-W |
| Course Duration | 2 days |
| Dates | Available Monday – Fridays, excluding bank holiday weeks. Subject to availability. |
| Training Style | Hands-on practical sessions in small groups, with live working equipment |
| Location | Unit C2 – C4 Adanac Park, Southampton, SO16 0AU |
| Certification | City & Guilds Certificate issued upon completion |
| Price Per Delegate | £950 + VAT |
FAQs
What is a washer-disinfector?
A washer-disinfector is an automated machine that cleans and thermally disinfects reusable surgical instruments before inspection, packing and sterilisation. Washer-disinfectors used in the NHS must meet BS EN ISO 15883 and be tested to HTM 01-01 Part D.
What tests are carried out on a washer-disinfector each week?
Weekly tests include safety checks, an automatic control test and a cleaning efficacy test. Your site’s written test schedule and the manufacturer’s instructions set the exact sequence.
What is A0?
A0 is a measure of thermal disinfection lethality. It combines the temperature reached and the time held at that temperature into a single value, so different time–temperature combinations can be compared.
What course comes next?
SYC-WD-P – Washer-Disinfectors – Periodic Testing. It covers quarterly and yearly testing, thermometric measurement and final rinse water quality.
Do I need previous experience to attend?
If you don’t have experience in this sector, we recommend an introduction/ refresher course, so you are familiar with the sector and equipment. If you have previous experience in this sector and with this equipment, this course is a good entry-level course.
