Historical Background and Relevance Today
Sterile service department (SSD) practitioners will be aware of a daily test carried out on their sterilizers called the Bowie and Dick Test (BDT). This article provides insight into the background of the BDT, its purpose, and why it remains a fundamental
step in assuring sterilizer performance.
Learning Objectives
- The advent of the Bowie and Dick Test.
- How to carry out the Bowie and Dick Test.
- Why does a Bowie and Dick Test fail?
- The Relevance of the BDT Today.
Course Content
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Test
- Course Certificate
The CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) has pre-approved this in-service for one (1) contact hour for a period of five (5) years from the date of original publication. Successful completion of the lesson and post test must be documented by facility management and those records maintained by the individual until re-certification is required.
DO NOT SEND LESSON OR TEST TO CBSPD.
For additional information regarding certification contact CBSPD – 148 Main Street, Suite C-1, Lebanon, NJ 08833
HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) has pre-approved this in-service for 1.0 Continuing Education Credits for a period of three years.
For more information, direct any questions to Healthcare Purchasing News (941) 259-0832.
