Assessor Resource
HLTSTE303C
Sterilise loads
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit could take place in a range of health settings, including hospitals and specialist sterilisation facilities
The application of knowledge and skills takes place around standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and under the supervision of a qualified person
The application of knowledge and skills relates to steam sterilisers, low temperature sterilisers and dry heat sterilisers
The use of bench top sterilisers is covered by:
HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health settings
This competency unit does not deal with ethylene oxide sterilisation
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow correct procedures to choose and operate sterilisation equipment, interpret steriliser function and parameters in the provision of sterilised medical equipment, appropriately load items for sterilisation and release of sterilised items for distribution
The range of functions is prescribed around known standards, guidelines, policies and procedures
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