What You Will Learn:
Students will learn the necessary procedures to proficiently reprocess medical devices and the knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) including: decontamination, cleaning, processing, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices plus the handling and packaging of over 100 basic surgical instruments.
What You Can Expect:
This is a Full-time program with the theory portion entirely online. Some online classes are self-paced, but most are led by an instructor with mandatory attendance and they run Monday to Thursday (9 am – 3 pm) with some scheduled Fridays. Students are expected to attend the Kelowna campus for 4 days of in-person hands-on training and there is also a 400-hour supervised practicum (approximately 10-weeks) at accredited Interior Health facility.
What You Will Earn:
- 28 grade 12 credits towards graduation (7 courses)
- Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate (upon successful completion of the program)
- Qualify to write the Canadian Standards Association Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Personnel exam.
What You Need to Know:
- Prerequisites:
- Be on-track to graduate.
- English 12 (minimum 60%)
- An absence of health problems that affect your ability to lift, stand for long periods of time, or perform repetitive movements.
- Program Length:
- 814-hours
- Program Dates:
- Apply in April of the previous year for Spring (May) intake.
- Apply in December of the previous year for Fall (October) intake.
Does This Sound Like You?
- You pay close attention to details, making sure your work is accurate and thorough.
- You stay organized, keeping track of tasks, tools, and information so things run smoothly.
- You are comfortable with technology and can learn new tools or systems quickly.
- You communicate well, sharing ideas clearly and listening to others.
- You solve problems effectively, thinking through challenges to find good solutions.
- You work well with others, contributing to a positive and productive team.
Help Yourself Succeed By...
- Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
- Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
- Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
- Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
- Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
- Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
- Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).