This course is an introduction to decontamination which will look at definitions and key principles of decontamination, followed by 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.
At the conclusion of 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, and understand the importance of validation.