Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
The Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in sterile-service operations, decontamination, sterilisation, instrument handling and quality control within healthcare facilities. The programme covers cleaning...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in sterile-service operations, decontamination, sterilisation, instrument handling and quality control within healthcare facilities.
The programme covers cleaning, disinfection, packaging, traceability, sterile storage, infection prevention, equipment safety and CSSD documentation.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Principles of CSSD Operations
- CSSD Roles and Responsibilities
- Sterile-Services Workflow
- Decontamination
- Manual Cleaning
- Automated Cleaning
- Disinfection Procedures
- Contamination Control
- Sterilisation Methods
- Steam Sterilisation
- Low-Temperature Sterilisation
- Chemical Sterilisation
- Sterilisation Validation Awareness
- Instrument Inspection
- Instrument Sorting and Assembly
- Packaging and Wrapping
- Sterile Storage
- Distribution Systems
- Traceability
- Inventory Control
- Infection Prevention
- Quality Control
- CSSD Equipment Safety
- Maintenance Awareness
- Documentation and Auditing
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- CSSD Technicians
- Sterile-Services Personnel
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Infection-Prevention Personnel
- Decontamination Personnel
- Individuals pursuing careers in sterile supply services
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical CSSD competence.
- Improve cleaning and decontamination knowledge.
- Understand sterilisation methods.
- Strengthen instrument preparation and packaging skills.
- Improve sterile storage and traceability practices.
- Support infection prevention and patient safety.
- Improve CSSD documentation and quality-control awareness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Written examination, practical CSSD assessment, sterilisation case study and workplace competency evaluation.
- Total Questions: 60.
- Passing Score: 60%.
- Duration: 150 minutes.
- Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) upon successful completion.
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