National ID: HLT37015 | State ID: AWK3
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.
Gain these skills
- 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
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Sterilisation Technician
Other job titles may include:
- Instrument Technician
- Sterilisation Assistant
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
Course overview
View this course on North Metropolitan TAFE's website
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lawley | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
View this course on South Metropolitan TAFE's website
Mount Lawley
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdoch | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Page last updated September 04, 2024