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Certificate in Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) & Sterilization
Certificate in Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) & Sterilization
End-to-end CSSD training covering decontamination, packaging, sterilization methods and quality assurance.
Course Overview
What you will learn
- Apply the CSSD workflow from decontamination to sterile storage.
- Select appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments.
- Perform correct cleaning, packaging and labelling of instruments.
- Monitor and validate sterilization cycles using indicators.
- Maintain traceability and quality records for sterile supplies.
Curriculum
Course outline
Module 1 — CSSD workflow & zoning
Decontamination, clean and sterile zones, and workflow segregation.
Module 2 — Cleaning & packaging
Manual and automated cleaning, inspection, and instrument packaging.
Module 3 — Sterilization methods
Steam, ETO and low-temperature sterilization principles and use cases.
Module 4 — Quality assurance & traceability
Biological/chemical indicators, cycle validation and record keeping.
Assessment & certification
Practical workflow assessment. Successful candidates receive their QR-verified DIMS certificate.