Program Overview

Certificate in Primary Care Decontamination

Overview

This course was designed after extensive consultation for primary care staff working in decontamination units and also staff working in relevant medical supply companies. This program will provide the scientific background behind and practical skills required for successful decontamination.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU5267
• NFQ Level: Level 6
• Award Type: Special Purpose
• Award: Certificate in Primary Care Decontamination (Minor Award)
• Duration: 1 Semester
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• Mode of Study: Part Time
• Method of Delivery: Blended
• Commencement Date: September 2025
• Location: Tallaght
• Fees: €595

Target Audience

This course is designed for staff working in the decontamination areas of primary care or related sectors.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• TU5262 Certificate in Microbiology is a pre-requisite for this course.

Module Listing

• Year One
  • Semester 2
    • Practical skills - Primary Care [Mandatory]
    • Primary Healthcare - Instrument Decontamination [Mandatory]

Schedule

The course consists of online lectures and practical workshops (practical work 2-3 days towards the end of semester) which are carried out in TU Dublin Tallaght. Decontamination Minor award runs in the Spring semester.

Progression

Participants on this programme are typically employed in the hospital or related sector. On successful completion of this Minor Award candidates may progress to complete the major award program BSc in Decontamination Management.