Endoscope Reprocessing

Education and Training Package for the Reprocessing of Flexible Endoscopes and Accessories


The aim of this web-based package is to provide healthcare professionals with education and training tools to minimize adverse patient outcomes associated with breaches in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and accessories. The training package reflects the national standard of practice within Gastroenterology, which GENCA as the professional body has endorsed.

The package consists of 6 theoretical modules;

Module 1:Disease Transmission and Control
Module 2:Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation
Module 3: Workplace Health and Safety
Module 4:Endoscope structure and function
Module 5: Reprocessing
Module 6:Quality Assurance

To view the Reprocessing Course please Click Here to open  the Queensland Health Web Site for the modules.

Individuals work through each of the 6 modules and can assess their learning after each module by means of review questions. Once all six modules have been completed, a series of 17 Final Review Multiple Choice Questions is undertaken and documented as evidence of completion by printing off the final sheet which has 17 ticks on it and your name at the top.

When completed and passed, registered nurses, enrolled nurses and others who process endoscopes may apply for assessment of their practical skills based on the completed education package - the final step of this education and training package.

Important: You must have cleaned a minimum of at least 15 endoscopes prior to undertaking the final assessment and have your manager or preceptor sign off on the application sheet that this is correct.

This is NOT an assessment based on work place practice but on the information provided in the education modules completed on line.

Assessment sessions are conducted across all states and territories as per the application form below. Alternatively, GENCA may be specifically contracted by an employing institution to conduct an assessment session on-site.

For information related to having an  on site assessment please email the GENCA office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   requesting an on site assessment form.

Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Please click on your state to download Practical Skills Assessment Application form.

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA  AGW 


Applications for assessments  must be be received by the  office no later than  2 weeks prior to the assessment date.

Applications will not be processed if they are received later than the cut off date

For more information on completing the Assessment package contact
Anne Wilson, Executive Officer GENCA on PH 1300 788 155 or
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