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Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)

The PIMS Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) develops professional knowledge of sterile-service operations, decontamination, sterilisation, instrument handling and quality control within...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Occupational Health and Safety
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) program overview 01

Program Overview

The PIMS Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) develops professional knowledge of sterile-service operations, decontamination, sterilisation, instrument handling and quality control within healthcare facilities.

The programme covers cleaning, disinfection, packaging, sterile storage, traceability, infection prevention, equipment safety and CSSD documentation.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Principles of CSSD Operations
  2. CSSD Roles and Responsibilities
  3. Sterile-Services Workflow
  4. Decontamination
  5. Manual Cleaning
  6. Automated Cleaning
  7. Disinfection Procedures
  8. Contamination Control
  9. Sterilisation Methods
  10. Steam Sterilisation
  11. Low-Temperature Sterilisation
  12. Chemical Sterilisation
  13. Sterilisation Validation Awareness
  14. Instrument Inspection
  15. Instrument Sorting and Assembly
  16. Packaging and Wrapping
  17. Sterile Storage
  18. Distribution Systems
  19. Traceability
  20. Inventory Control
  21. Infection Prevention
  22. Quality Control
  23. CSSD Equipment Safety
  24. Maintenance Awareness
  25. Documentation and Auditing
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Practical Learning Knowledge you can apply

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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)

This PIMS CSSD programme is suitable for CSSD Technicians, sterile-services personnel, Healthcare Support Workers, Infection-Prevention personnel, decontamination personnel and individuals pursuing sterile-supply careers.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared 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
Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) program benefits
Level 3 Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • 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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