Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Associate Certificate
| Type | Full Time |
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| Length | 6 months |
| Campus | Prince George |
| Delivery | In Class |
| Fees* |
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| Starting Semesters | Spring 2027 Spring 2026 |
Overview
Are you a detail-oriented individual looking for a rewarding career in the health care sector? Become a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician by enrolling in this certificate program today. This program, composed of both a theory and clinical component, will prepare you to work as a Technician in a Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Department.
Medical device reprocessing technicians are responsible for organizing, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments in hospitals and clinics.
Careers
Upon completion of this program, you will be qualified to work as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in a variety of work environments:
- Hospitals
- Health Clinics
- Optometry Clinics
- Dental Clinics
- Research Centers
What you will learn
Upon graduation, you will have acquired the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and correctly operate a variety of equipment used in MDR and demonstrate the ability to perform the following duties in an ethical and legal manner to ensure patient safety:
- Retrieval
- Disassembly
- Decontamination
- Inspection
- Function testing
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Sterilization
- Handling
- Storage
- Distribution
- Documentation
CNC is an approved training provider for Medical Device Reprocessing Technician through the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
Examples of salaries for Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians.
Courses
Typical Offerings
| Timing | Spring Only, Every Year |
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| Locations | Prince George |
Description
This course gives students the theoretical knowledge required to work as entry-level Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technicians. With an emphasis on quality assurance and patient and workplace safety, students are introduced to the role, context and function of the MDR Department and the responsibilities, duties and tasks of the MDR Technician. Students learn the principles of microbiology and infection prevention and control within the MDR Department and how to clean, disinfect, sort, inspect, assemble, wrap and pack, sterilize, and redistribute medical and surgical devices, and patient care equipment.Typical Offerings
| Timing | Spring Only, Every Year |
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| Locations | Prince George |
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Description
This instructor led practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and experience in the decontamination, preparation and packing, sterilization, and storage and distribution storage areas of hospital Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Departments. Learners are partnered with working technicians and are provided with the opportunityto practice skills and develop basic competencies in all areas. Student learning is supported through daily post-clinicalconferences, journaling, and learning activities to facilitate integration of knowledge and skills.Typical Offerings
| Timing | All Terms, Every Year |
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| Locations | Prince George |
Description
This course examines the basic fundamentals of medical terminology in both the written and the spoken forms. Mastery of word parts and word building skills will aid the student in understanding medical terminology and anatomical relations. The use of terms to describe or identify diseases, disorders, various medical procedures, and abnormalities, as well as the use of appropriate medical abbreviations will also be studied.Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Spring 2027 Intake and Onwards
For applications to the Spring 2027 intake (January start), you must meet the following requirements:
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Limited admission
A program with a limited number of seats per intake and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Program requirements
Prior to the start of the practicum, accepted students require:
- Students are asked to adhere to guidance for recommended vaccinations for healthcare
workers and report immune status per the provincial Immune Status Reporting for
Health-Care Workers.
In the case of an outbreak, students who do not comply with the immunization guidelines may experience restrictions during the clinical portion of their education by the placement facility, until proof of immunity is provided or until the outbreak is declared over. Being restricted from a required clinical site may directly affect your ability to successfully complete the program.
- Criminal Record Check (RCMP criminal record checks are not accepted)
Students must complete a provincial Schedule B criminal record search because there is a practicum component involving work with vulnerable people. A search which identifies relevant
criminal convictions may prevent students from registering for practicum. To graduate from the MDRT program, each practicum must be successfully completed.
Note: All costs associated with certifications, courses, and/or documentation requirements are the student’s responsibility.
Recommendations
Students should be aware that the following characteristics are strongly recommended to be successful in the MDRT program:
- English language proficiency.
- Ability to attend to detail, to work accurately and neatly, and to manage time effectively.
- Ability to work under close direction as well as the ability to act with initiative as a member of a health care team.
- Ability to work in a busy atmosphere and to respond quickly to both verbal and written requests.
- Ability to work in a hospital setting. Previous hospital experience may be an advantage.
- Ability to behave respectfully in the workplace.
- Reliability and dependability with good work habits.
- Flexibility to adjust to shift work.
- Absence of allergies to substances on the skin and the ability to wear gloves for extended period.
- Ability to lift at least 25lbs., stand for a long period of time, and work in a medical environment.
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Invest in your future
The estimated cost for this program is $8572.
A $720 seat deposit will be required upon acceptance to the program.
These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus. Check the for more details.
Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.
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