Ultrasound Probe Decontamination and Infection Prevention
Classify the actual probe use and tissue contact.
What you will learn
- Classify the actual probe use and tissue contact.
- Describe a validated cleaning and processing sequence.
- Select barriers and gel through the applicable policy.
- Maintain clean storage and traceability.
- Respond to failures and resource limitations.
- Audit the process without overstating evidence.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Classify the useNot started
O1
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02Validated processingNot started
O2
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03Covers and gelNot started
O3
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04Storage and traceabilityNot started
O4
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05Failures and shortagesNot started
O5
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06Audit and competencyNot started
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Applied reprocessing and traceability knowledge.
Prerequisite: Course 1 Infection Prevention and Control or a documented approved equivalent.
Scope and professional boundaries
Applied reprocessing and traceability knowledge. Does not certify operation of a disinfection device, chemical handling competence or sterile-processing performance. Practical assessment Upcoming.
References
- Peters and colleagues Guidelines for reprocessing ultrasound transducers 2026 ↗
- AIUM Transducer cleaning preparation and gel guidance 2025 revision ↗
- CDC Disinfection and sterilisation summary recommendations ↗
- Zambia Ministry of Health National standards for WASH in health care facilities 2021 ↗
- HPCZ National Healthcare Standards for Zambia Third edition February 2026 ↗
- HSENI Control of substances hazardous to health ↗
- UKHSA Good infection prevention practice using ultrasound gel January 2025 ↗
- Zambia Data Protection Act No 3 of 2021 ↗
- WHO Patient safety incident reporting and learning systems 2020 ↗
