Washer-Disinfectors and Cart Washers

This course is designed for aspiring sterile processing equipment technicians, focusing on the intricate world of automated washing and disinfection equipment. Students will delve into fundamental scientific principles underpinning device operation, explore various machine designs and their components, and master essential preventive maintenance routines. Emphasis will be placed on understanding control systems, water quality management, chemical dosing, and advanced troubleshooting techniques for common malfunctions. The curriculum also covers relevant safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and best practices for performance verification. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical, hands-on laboratory experiences, students will gain the expertise required to competently install, maintain, and repair washer-disinfectors and cart washers, ensuring optimal performance and patient safety in healthcare settings.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

SPD 101

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Automated Washing & Disinfectionlecture

02Lesson 2: Principles of Cleaning and Disinfectionlecture

03Lesson 3: Washer-Disinfector Design and Componentslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Basic Washer-Disinfector Operation and Cycle Selectionlab

05Lesson 5: Water Quality and Chemical Management Systemslecture

06Lesson 6: Washer-Disinfector Control Systems and Softwarelecture

07Lesson 7: Performance Verification and Quality Assurance Testinglecture

08Hands-on Lab: Preventive Maintenance & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Cart Washer Design, Operation, and Maintenancelecture

10Lesson 10: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques for Washerslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Advanced Troubleshooting Scenarioslab

12Lesson 12: Safety, Regulations, and Documentationlecture

13Lesson 13: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in Washinglecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Washer Service and Repairassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Automated Washing & Disinfection","Week 2: Lesson 2: Principles of Cleaning and Disinfection","Week 3: Lesson 3: Washer-Disinfector Design and Components","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Basic Washer-Disinfector Operation and Cycle Selection","Week 5: Lesson 5: Water Quality and Chemical Management Systems","Week 6: Lesson 6: Washer-Disinfector Control Systems and Software","Week 7: Lesson 7: Performance Verification and Quality Assurance Testing","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Preventive Maintenance & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Cart Washer Design, Operation, and Maintenance","Week 10: Lesson 10: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques for Washers","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Advanced Troubleshooting Scenarios","Week 12: Lesson 12: Safety, Regulations, and Documentation","Week 13: Lesson 13: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in Washing","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Washer Service and Repair"]