ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Health care associated infections (HAIs) significantly impact the health of patients, society and healthcare system and are the second most prevalent cause of death.  Decontamination and Reprocessing of Medical Devices play a very important role in the prevention of HAIs. The certificate in Central Sterile Services Aide is designed to introduce specialized knowledge, and skills to the learners’ regarding infection control principles, and the competence in practice that required to work as a CSS Aide. It is an offering which will provide new opportunities for participants within the local and regional healthcare community.

          TARGET GROUP

This training programme is intended for school graduates and potential candidates who are interested to work in the field of sterilization services and to be qualified as CSS Aide.

          PROGRAMME BENEFITS

The programme consists of two courses:

• CS5001: Introduction to Central Sterile Services
• CS5002: Fundamental Skills of Central Sterile Services

           LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES

The teaching and learning philosophy underpins Student Centred Approach. The programme strives to implement this philosophy where practical delivery of the content is structured through student-centred activities and lectures to cover the theoretical principles and standards. The practical aspect is highly emphasized in this programme not only in classes but also in clinical set-ups.

           CERTIFICATION

A certificate of completion will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an aggregate result of at least 70% of overall assessment items. The certificate is aligned with the requirements of NHRA Licensure examination.

           TRAINING DURATION

600 training hours will be delivered over a six-month period as shown under:

• Part 1: Introduction to Central Sterile Services

         Course Dates: 21 January – 12 March 2024

         Timing: 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Sun-Tues-Thu)

         Venue: Bahrain Polytechnic Campus – Isa Town

• Part 2: Fundamental Skills of Central Sterile Services

Course Dates: 17 March – 14^th July 2023

     Timing: 5 hours every working day

                Venue: Salmaniya Medical Complex

           ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A good level of English literacy adequate to cope with the course requirements and pass an English Exam minimum of level B1.
• CPR (original and photocopy).