The use of a task checklist in competency validation is traditional but fails to consider more complex issues of rationale and regulations. The purpose of this module is to provide information for the learner to be able to differentiate between education, in-servicing and competency. It will provide information to help participants identify resources needed to achieve the different types of learning and skills required to achieve competency. This one-hour continuing education program will provide information to help participants select appropriate activities and strategies to guide competency development. 

This CNE activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in endoscope processing and ensuring safe patient care in the endoscopy suite. The presentation will also be of interest to allied healthcare personnel and MDs involved in endoscopy.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Identify training and education required in order for staff to achieve competency in processing medical devices
   2. Discuss activities and strategies that can be used by training personnel to measure and evaluate competence.
   3. Review documentation required for medical device reprocessing.

Participants will complete the recorded webinar learning activity. They will view the presentation, then register to complete the evaluation and take the post-test on the website. They will submit the documentation as directed. A bibliographic reference is included for those wishing additional information.

Upon successful completion of the entire online program and submission of required documentation, participants will be granted 1 contact hour. No partial credit will be granted.

1. Successful completion: Participants must register, attend the entire program, including resulting Q & A, and submit required documentation.
2. Conflict of interest: Planners disclose no conflict of interest. The speaker, as an employee of the commercial support entity, hereby discloses a conflict of interest. The speaker has signed a statement agreeing to present information fairly and without bias.
3. Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding provided by CANTEL MEDICAL.
4. Non-commercial company support: None.
5. Alternative/Complementary therapy: None.

Participants successfully completing the activity and submitting required documentation will be permitted to print a certificate of completion. Participants are advised to retain the certificate for eight years following activity completion.

Replacement of misplaced certificate is available from Educational Dimensions. There is a fee for this service. Request a replacement by contacting us.