Background
In Hong Kong as well as in Asia, provision of regular in-depth sterilization course is extremely limited. With the recent sterilization advancement in Hong Kong practice, there is a demand to establish an academy in sterilization science in Hong Kong. Not only we can train up the profession locally, but we can also share our experience with overseas delegates and further booster the professionalism of local speakers. The course is designed for in-depth enrichment of participants’ professional knowledge on decontamination sciences.
Objectives
Upon completion of the three modules, participants are expected to be able to understand:
1. The key concepts in microbiology and importance of infection control & decontamination science
2. The theoretical concepts and professional terminology in decontamination
3. The physics behind steam sterilization
4. The importance of water quality for thermal disinfection and steam sterilization
5. Understand various monitoring methods for cleaning / sterilization processes
6. Components of a washer disinfector and validation standards
7. Components of a steam sterilizer and validation standards
8. Construction and Management of a modern Central Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD)
9. Apply theoretical concepts in advanced decontamination sciences into daily practice
10. Site visit to CSSD to understand the application of theoretical concepts to real life practice
Course Subject
Module 1 : Microbiology, Infection Control, Water Quality, Washer Disinfector, Instrumentation, Sterile Barrier System
Module 2 : Steam Sterilization, Low Temperature Sterilization and validation,
Module 3 : Construction and Management of a Modern CSSD
Organizer
HKSSMA
Honorary Advisor
- Dr. Ulrich Kaiser
- Dr. Gerhard Kirmse,
Lecturer
Dr. Ulrich Kaiser
Ø Dipl.-Ing. Chemical Engineering
Ø General Manager of GKE
Ø Accredited Expert of the Central Authority of the Laender for Health Protection (ZLG)
Ø Member of different DIN, EN and ISO working groups for validation, sterilization, biological and chemical indicators for sterilization monitoring
Dr. Gerhard Kirmse
Ø B. Braun Sharing Expertise, Director Technical Competence Center
Mr. Guo Wei
Ø Office Manager of gke China
Mr. Samuel Tat Hong LAW
Ø HKSSMA vice-Chairman / Course Advisor
Mr. LEE Chun Kin
Ø Department Operation Manager, SSD NTWC
Mr. LAI Kong Fu
Ø Advanced Practice Nurse, SSD, TMH
Ø HKSSMA speakers
Exchange of View
For each module, special arrangement can be organized for the delegates and local experts/speakers to exchange their view on decontamination sciences.
Target Participants
The course is open to both local and overseas nurses and staff working in hospitals with supervisory duty.
Language Medium
English for delegates from Asian Country
Chinese for delegates from China and Taiwan
Cantonese with supplement in English for delegates from Macau and local
Award of Certificate
Certificate of attainment will be issued to participants who have completed each module with satisfactory result in the quiz at the end of the course. Upon completion of the three modules, a full certificate of the Course will be issued.