Sterilisation Technicians clean, sterilise and package surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods and linen, in a sterilisation service facility. The tasks of a Sterilisation Technician includes:
- Identifying equipment to be sterilised
- Cleaning and sterilising surgical instructions and other hospital equipment
- Operating a variety of sterilisation machines
- Complying with infection control policies and procedures
- Preparing and packing medical items
The number of people working as Sterilisation Technicians (in their main job) grew very strongly over 5 years from 4,100 in 2016 to over 6,000 in 2020.
It is anticipated that the Sterilisation Technicians workforce will continue to see a very strongly growth, particular with the changing environment and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Course fees
Course fee
$5,000
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