Operator Training

Life Sciences Classes Offered:

VHP^® Systems Operator And Safety Training Programs*

The Life Sciences business segment of STERIS Corporation provides an Operator and Safety Training course for Customers interested in additional training for our VHP^® technology and systems.

These one and a half (1½) day programs are designed to:

• Provide VHP^® systems operators with detailed understanding of hydrogen peroxide vapor technology.
• Review parameters critical to effective biodecontamination cycle validation.
• Provide "Hands-On" equipment setup and operation.
• Engage in group discussion on validation and application issues.
• Discuss safety and material compatibility issues as they pertain to VHP^® equipment and Vaprox^® 35% Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant uses.

VHP^® Systems Operator and Safety Training Programs are held onsite and taught by experienced STERIS VHP Process Engineers.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY:
The VHP^® Systems Operator and Safety Training Program is available to STERIS customers and those designated by STERIS. Participation can be scheduled any time after the purchase of VHP^® equipment, and Vaprox, with specific dates subject to availability. Training of individuals from other companies, such as consulting firms and other equipment suppliers, requires prior approval.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Participants in the VHP^® Systems Operator and Safety Training Program will be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of hydrogen peroxide vapor technology utilized in portable and custom modular VHP^® systems.
• Describe the four phases of a VHP^® cycle and the cycle development process.
• Examine VHP^® technology safety and material compatibility issues.
• Describe the validation of isolators and other VHP^® system enclosures.
• Connect, program, and operate the portable equipment such as the VHP^® 1000ED and VHP^® ARD systems.
• Demonstrate routine maintenance and care of STERIS VHP^® equipment.

PROGRAM COST:
The negotiated program fee incorporates a number of factors and covers the following:

• Onsite course instruction, performed by STERIS VHP Process engineers.
• Course materials
• Certificate

COURSE REGISTRATION:
You may register for the VHP Systems Operator and Safety Training Program by contacting your STERIS Sales Representative or calling Life Sciences Customer Services at (440) 444-9009.

*The VHP^® Systems Operator and Safety Training should not be mistaken for the Vaprox^® US EPA Label Training and Certification Program. This training is additional training that augments rather than substitutes for the Vaprox^® US EPA Label Training and Certification required for US Vaprox customers.