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...
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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.
What You'll Learn
- 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
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
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.
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
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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