Laboratory Decontamination Methods

Provides an overview of methods used to decontaminate laboratory materials.

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About this Course

This video-based course provides laboratory personnel with information that enables them to safely perform decontamination activities involving laboratory materials. The course primarily focuses on moist and dry heat systems, including the basic operational elements, safe work practices, appropriate processing of materials, and available monitoring methods. The course also introduces the common types of chemicals used for decontamination, the variation of resistance of organisms to chemical disinfectants, and the variables that impact the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants.

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Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Laboratory Personnel

Organizational Subscription Price: $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person

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Course Content

Technology Used for Laboratory Decontamination Methods

Describes the primary laboratory decontamination methods: moist heat (autoclaves) and dry heat (ovens) sterilization. The module also discusses the basic operational elements of moist and dry heat systems.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20849 (English)
Author(s): Ed Krisiunas, MLS (ASCP), MPH - WNWN International, Inc.

Applications

Explains safe practices for working with moist and dry heat systems, the appropriate materials that can and cannot be processed in each system, and the general processing parameters for materials in each system.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20850 (English)
Author(s): Ed Krisiunas, MLS (ASCP), MPH - WNWN International, Inc.

Monitoring Methods

Explores the application of monitoring products in moist and dry heat systems, including heat sensitive or autoclave tape, multi-parameter indicators (Class 4/Class 5), biological indicators, and parametric monitoring and data loggers. The module also discusses how to manage and interpret the results from these products after they have been utilized in a moist or dry heat system.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20851 (English)
Author(s): Ed Krisiunas, MLS (ASCP), MPH - WNWN International, Inc.

Chemicals Used for Decontamination

Introduces the use of chemicals for decontamination. The module examines the common types of chemical disinfectants, the variation of resistance of organisms to chemical disinfectants, and the variables that impact the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20852 (English)
Author(s): Ed Krisiunas, MLS (ASCP), MPH - WNWN International, Inc.

FAQs

Who should take the Laboratory Decontamination Methods course?

The suggested audience includes laboratory personnel who are responsible for decontaminating laboratory materials.

How long does it take to complete the Laboratory Decontamination Methods course?

This course consists of four required modules. Each module consists of a short video presentation and a quiz.

Modules vary in length, and learners may require different amounts of time to complete them based on their familiarity and knowledge of the topic. However, the course should take approximately one and a half hours to complete.

What are the standard recommendations for learner groups?

This course is designed such that learners should complete all four required modules in sequence.

Is this course eligible for continuing medical education credits?

This course does not currently have CE/CME credits available.

Why should an organization subscribe to this course?

Organizational subscriptions provide access to the organization's affiliated members. This allows organizations to train new and existing laboratory personnel on the primary methods used to decontaminate laboratory materials safely and effectively.

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