This course is an introduction to decontamination which will look at definitions and key principles of decontamination, provide an overview of the disinfection products and decontamination technologies available, and examine the importance of validation and efficacy testing. The course will give learners an understanding of the principles of sterilization, disinfection and decontamination.
This course is intended for people working in laboratories / laboratory personnel, those involved in designing or managing containment facilities, biosafety professionals, or those with an interest in biosafety.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
•define and identify differences between decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, sanitization, and cleaning
•identify the various decontamination categories
•understand the key components of the decontamination process
•understand the importance of validation.
This course will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.