Welcome to the training website for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and accessories.
The content was developed collaboratively by the Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia Inc. (GENCA) and the Infection Control Program of the Communicable Diseases Unit of Queensland Health. The project was funded as part of the Quality Improvement and Enhancement Program.
The purpose of this website is to provide an educational resource for health care professionals involved in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and accessories.
The site consists of a number of modules for you to work through. Each module has review questions at the end to assist with your learning. Once you have finished all six modules, consolidate your knowledge by working through the final review.
An assessment of the learning obtained from this training package may be undertaken by demonstration of your practical skills. The Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia Inc. has a program for this assessment and information may be obtained from the GENCA website (Internet Access Required).
If you would like directions on how to navigate around this website, please use our help menu.
An audit tool has been developed to assist those responsible for reprocessing endoscopes identify whether their practice conforms to the GENCA Infection Control Guidelines.
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