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HLT47015 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services

HLT47015 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services

National ID HLT47015 State ID AWN1
Learn to manage a sterilisation department

This course is for managers and supervisors working in a sterilisation department.

Prospective students must be currently (and have been) working in a sterilising department for a minimum of two years. 

 

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Overview

Where Murdoch

When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

How Online and On Campus

Step into a health care supervisory role

When you complete the Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services you will be better equipped in the management of a sterilisation department.

This course covers a range of varied activities performed in a sterilising service or department and is for managers and supervisors working in a sterilising department.

  • implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
  • clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
  • inspect and pack reusable medical devices
  • sterilise loads
  • manage sterile stock
  • care for reusable medical devices
  • monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • ability to work well with others and good communication skills
  • good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
  • caring, respectful attitude towards others
  • ability to work as part of a team
  • ability to follow instructions and follow work health and safety procedures

Important information

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Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Murdoch
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2025

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $97.50 $29.10 $10.25
HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures $211.25 $63.05 $72.25
HLTSTE001 Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices $97.50 $29.10 $67.25
HLTSTE002 Inspect and pack reusable medical devices $97.50 $29.10 $78.50
HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads $97.50 $29.10 $123.50
HLTSTE004 Manage sterile stock $97.50 $29.10 $123.50
HLTSTE005 Care for reusable medical devices $97.50 $29.10 $61.75
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety $130.00 $38.80 $58.25
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely $130.00 $38.80 $56.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices
$81.25 $24.25 $67.25
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $1,137.50 $718.50 $1,856.00
Concession $339.50 $718.50 $1,058.00

Semester 2, 2025

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
HLTSTE007 Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment $195.00 $58.20 $175.00
HLTSTE008 Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes $227.50 $67.90 $175.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
$146.25 $43.65 $28.50
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
$130.00 $38.80 $33.25
Develop personal work priorities
$113.75 $33.95 $28.50
Semester 2, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $812.50 $440.25 $1,252.75
Concession $242.50 $440.25 $682.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Murdoch
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2024

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $97.50 $29.10 $10.25
HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures $211.25 $63.05 $72.25
HLTSTE001 Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices $97.50 $29.10 $67.25
HLTSTE002 Inspect and pack reusable medical devices $97.50 $29.10 $78.50
HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads $97.50 $29.10 $123.50
HLTSTE004 Manage sterile stock $97.50 $29.10 $123.50
HLTSTE005 Care for reusable medical devices $97.50 $29.10 $61.75
HLTSTE007 Monitor and maintain cleaning and sterilisation equipment $195.00 $58.20 $175.00
HLTSTE008 Monitor quality of cleaning, sterilisation and packaging processes $227.50 $67.90 $175.00
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety $130.00 $38.80 $58.25
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely $130.00 $38.80 $56.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
$146.25 $43.65 $28.50
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
$130.00 $38.80 $33.25
Develop personal work priorities
$113.75 $33.95 $28.50
Chemically disinfect reusable medical devices
$81.25 $24.25 $67.25
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $1,950.00 $1,158.75 $3,108.75
Concession $582.00 $1,158.75 $1,740.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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