| Course Name |
Medical Device Decontamination |
| Course Provider |
TU Dublin - Tallaght Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin |
| Course Code |
TU057 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University Dublin |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance, Daytime, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Tallaght |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commencement Date September 2022 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 Years
Mode of Study
Part Time
Method of Delivery
Classroom, Online
Schedule
One full day a fortnight in college for two years. Some modules may be delivered in blended mode a combination of class contact and distance learning. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements?
This is a level 6 Minor award. If you are under 23 years old on the 1st of January on the year of application you must have achieved Grade D3 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Iris...
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This is a level 6 Minor award. If you are under 23 years old on the 1st of January on the year of application you must have achieved Grade D3 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish or a FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent unless otherwise stated. That is 5 subjects: O6/H7, English or Irish: O6/H7 and Mathematics: O6/H7, or better to apply for year one of this programme.
Mature students over 23 (on the 1st of January on the year of application) are eligible. Applicants will already be employed in the RIMD decontamination units in hospitals. All applicants must have competence in written and spoken English. Generally, it is expected that the applicants will be working in hospitals or related sectors.
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| Course Content |
This programme is for anyone working in the health, hospital and related sectors. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The students will study a range of scientific technological and quality activities and services for health, hospital and related sectors.
Semester 1
Critical Skills Development
Introduction to Mathematics
Microbiology
Principles of Biology 1...
Hide-The students will study a range of scientific technological and quality activities and services for health, hospital and related sectors.
Semester 1
Critical Skills Development
Introduction to Mathematics
Microbiology
Principles of Biology 1
Practical Skills -Microbiology
Semester 2
Principles of Human Anatomy
Information Technology
Introduction to Medical Devices in use in Healthcare
Principles of Physics
Principles of Chemistry
Workplace Safety
Semester 3
Biodecontamination I -Labs RIMDs
Biodecontamination 1 RIMDs
Intro to Quality Systems
Validation of Sterilization Processes
Low Temperature Sterilisation
Semester 4
Biodecontamination II -Endoscopes
Biodecontamination 2-Endoscope labs
Primary Healthcare -Instrument Decontamination
Practical skills -Primary Care
Principles of Law
Ultra-sound probe decontamination
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| Careers or Further Progression |
The major aims of the Higher Certificate programme is to produce qualified and knowledgeable sterile service practitioners in a range of scientific, technological and quality activities in the health, hospital and related sectors.
Students can choose to progress their studies at TU Dublin Tallaght and are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Science in Decontamination Management Year 3 (add on). |
| Further Enquiries |
School of Science & Computing
ScienceAdmin.Tallaght@TUDublin.ie
John Behan
john.behan@tudublin.ie
01 404 2403 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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