Play a critical supporting role in medicine and healthcare with our Medical Device Reprocessing Technician certificate program.
This fast-paced program provides entry-level training in decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilizing, storing and handling sterile supplies and surgical instruments, focusing on infection prevention and control and aseptic techniques.
With an emphasis on hands-on learning, you'll spend time in simulated laboratory and real-world clinical environments, developing your professional competencies to ensure you can enter the workforce with confidence and advanced practical knowledge while working safely and professionally.
As a student, you will:
learn the specifics of cleaning processes for various medical-surgical instruments and equipment
gain expertise in handling surgical equipment and assembling sterilized surgical packages for use or storage
master the use of autoclaves and other sterilization equipment
understand the principles of sterile storage to maintain instrument integrity
develop the skills to handle surgical equipment and instruments to perform function testing while preventing contamination
focus on preventing infection through meticulous adherence to safety and infection control protocols
practice the critical techniques necessary to maintain a sterile environment
develop professional responsibility, including scope of practice, ethics, communication, critical thinking, accountability and professional collaboration.
Our graduates often work within public, private, and community-based organizations and businesses, including hospitals, surgical centres, laboratories, specialty clinics, dental clinics, and outpatient care facilities.
Based on demand, you may need to relocate outside of Calgary to secure employment.
