Steam Sterilization Training

Course Layout:

  Module 1. What are Fungi and Bacteria

  Module 2. Background and Goals of Steam sterilization

  Module 3. Current Legislative Requirements

  Module 4. Key Principles of steam sterilization

  Module 5. Release of Product criteria

The steam sterilization mechanism will be described as it relates to bacterial cells and endospores. The process and key terminology are defined. Understanding these fundamentals is critical to develop a successful autoclave sterilization process

Learning Objectives:

Steam sterilization on a microbial level

Autoclave Performance Qualification expectations

Regulatory and GMP requirements for steam sterilization

Process verification tools for use in an autoclave - Bowie Dick and Leakage rate testing

Common questions, problems and cGMPs