Decontamination of medical devices/instruments is of utmost importance in the

prevention of infections in the Health Care setting. Decontamination of, for example,

endoscopic, respiratory and haemodialysis devices together with surgical instruments is carried out on a daily basis in hospitals and clinics. Students attending this course will learn about the processes and procedures involved in a decontamination unit, such as receipt, disassembly/reassembly of medical devices for cleaning and sterilization, packing, etc. according to the standard operational procedures and quality management systems of the Health Care facility that they will be employed with. The importance of working in a multidisciplinary team and its subsequent enhancement of patient safety and job satisfaction, together with the responsibility of delivering high quality patient care, will be highlighted throughout the course.

• Decontamination and Sterilization Technicians

Internal Progression Route….

• MCAST Diploma in Applied Science, or
• MCAST Diploma in Health and Social Care, or
• MCAST Diploma in Social Care, or
• Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Compulsory: English Language AND Mathematics AND Biology/Health and Social Care

Applicants will be subject to an Occupational Health Screening to establish their suitability for the Placement which is a mandatory part of this programme. Once course would have started, failure to present a successful health screening (as per an established and set Protocol), will result in not being in a position to start the work placements. This will eventually preclude the student from successful completion of the course. Prior to embarking on Work Placement, the student must also provide evidence of a clean police conduct certificate.

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.