Introduction to Autoclaves
1 Day Live Online Course - 5th June 2024
The 1 Day 'Introduction to Autoclaves' Training Course is an essential guide to moist heat sterilisation. The course is aimed at Laboratory Technicians, Production Operators, Managers and Quality Assurance.
Modules Include
- Introduction to Autoclaves
- Autoclave Loads
- Fluids Loads
- Porous Loads
- How to review an Autoclave Printout
- Routine Testing
- Bowie Dick Test
- Leak Rate Test
- Chemical and Biological Indicators
- Air Detector Function Test
- Automatic Control Test
- Overview of Calibration
- Overview of Validation
- Load Wrapping and Orientation
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Types of Wrapping
- Load Orientation
- Autoclave Tape
- Failure Modes
- How to inspect a load and check a cycle.
- Wet Loads and how to avoid them
- Superheat
- Alarms and Failed Cycles
Your Instructor
Chris Maughan, Managing Director and Founder of Thermal Compliance Ltd. (established 2007). His career within the life sciences sector spans over 20 years specialising in validation compliance, consultancy and training. He is a validation professional skilled in the Validation of Sterilisation processes and Thermal Mapping.
Throughout the course Chris is happy to answer any questions you may have, please leave comments or contact Chris directly by email [email protected]