Washer Disinfector Procedures
Credits : 0.2
About the Course:
The Washer Disinfector Procedures microcredential equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate washer disinfectors used in sterile processing departments. Through immersive VR simulations, learners will practice standardized cleaning and disinfection procedures for surgical instruments, trays, and reusable medical devices while following infection prevention and sterilization protocols.
The course emphasizes proper loading techniques, cycle selection, equipment inspection, cleaning verification, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure effective decontamination and safe instrument reprocessing within healthcare environments.
To further strengthen sterile processing and infection prevention skills through interactive sterile processing technician training, explore the ImmerseLearn Sterile Processing Technician Program.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of washer disinfectors in instrument decontamination and infection prevention.
- Identify the components, functions, and operating principles of washer disinfector equipment.
- Differentiate between cleaning, disinfection, rinsing, drying, and inspection procedures used in sterile processing.
- Perform step-by-step washer disinfector operations using VR-based scenarios for medical instruments and trays.
- Apply proper loading, unloading, sorting, and cycle selection techniques to ensure effective cleaning and disinfection.
- Follow infection control guidelines, safety procedures, and regulatory standards related to washer disinfector operations.
- Recognize factors that may compromise cleaning effectiveness, including incorrect loading, equipment malfunction, and handling errors.
Course delivered via LMS and requires an Oculus VR headset for hands-on VR simulations.
Workforce Development
At ImmerseLearn, we prepare Central Sterile Technicians to safely and effectively operate washer disinfectors while maintaining strict infection control and sterilization standards. This microcredential strengthens learners’ ability to ensure proper instrument decontamination, reduce contamination risks, and support safe sterile processing workflows in healthcare environments.
By completing this microcredential, learners will gain the skills and confidence to safely operate washer disinfectors, perform effective instrument decontamination procedures, and maintain compliance with industry standards while supporting patient safety and infection prevention.
Want to learn more about sterile processing careers? Explore our guide to becoming a sterile processing technician to understand certification pathways, sterile processing responsibilities, and healthcare sterilization workflows.