Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate
Program Office: 403.320.3310 • csp@lethbridgecollege.ca
Centre for Health and Wellness Work-Integrated Learning Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380
Play an Instrumental Role
Play a vital role in health care with a Medical Device Reprocessing certificate. Built around the concepts required to shine in this detail-driven field, our Medical Device Reprocessing program prepares you to write either the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management exam or the Canadian Standards Association exam to become a Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
In approximately 26 weeks, you’ll learn the science behind and the techniques required for the precise skills of hospital instrument sterilization. During a work-integrated learning opportunity, you’ll hone your skills and understanding of what it takes to play an essential role in health care as a medical device reprocessing technician.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information, click here and select your program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Medical Device Reprocessing certificate.
New applicants are accepted into this program for the Fall (September) term only.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| BIO-1162 | Microbiology | 3 |
| COM-1162 | Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | 3 |
| CPU-1151 | Introduction to Computers | 1.5 |
| CSP-1150 | Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| CSP-1160 | Practices Surgical Instrument Processing | 6 |
| ENG-1159 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
| Credits | 19.5 | |
| Term II | ||
| CSP-1142 | MDR Practicum | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 25.5 | |
Some courses are also available on-campus. Please refer to the online Academic Timetable for course availability.
Important Notes:
- BIO-1162 Microbiology (3 credits) may have an on-campus lab experience to support knowledge/skill development. Attendance may be required.
- CSP-1142 MDR Practicum (6 credits) is a 400 hour, full-time, face-to-face work-integrated learning course which can occur in a variety of reprocessing sites. Due to the limited availability of practicum sites, students may be required to relocate from their home community to complete the practicum placements. Staggered practicum start dates are necessary to ensure placement sites. Practicum sites within Lethbridge are very limited which means students must be willing to relocate to alternate areas.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Pre-Placement Requirements
This program has a required Work-Integrated Learning Pre-Placement Requirements (WIL) component. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the WIL.
Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to participate in the WIL setting as determined by programs, practice agencies and/or legislated by government bodies. These may include health (e.g. immunizations, screening tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police information check, IT access, etc.), and OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.).
Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage - WIL placement agencies and employers usually require WCB coverage on behalf of the student. Students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are deemed to be employees of the Province of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB coverage. In certain instances for students outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents taking a course solely through distance learning with a WIL placement outside of Alberta). These students are advised to contact the program prior to application.
Students with disabilities who may require accommodations must schedule an appointment with Accessibility Services at Lethbridge College preferably upon acceptance to the program and no later than the Add/Drop deadline to identify potential impacts of their disabilities in the WIL setting. As part of this process, it may be necessary to collaborate with WIL supervisors to determine appropriate accommodations that do not compromise the health and safety of clients, essential placement requirements, or mandatory licensing processes. Failure to consult with Accessibility Services in a timely fashion may compromise the student's WIL placement and opportunities for success in the WIL setting.
In order to participate in a WIL, a student may be required to complete a Police Information Check or other type of Security Clearance to the satisfaction of Lethbridge College and the WIL organization. Completion of a WIL does not guarantee employment with a WIL organization. Many disciplines are provincially or otherwise regulated (e.g. health professions under Alberta's Health Professions Act); such regulation is beyond Lethbridge College's control. Completion of a WIL and graduation from a certain program do not guarantee one's licensure or admission into a regulatory body. Prospective students are encouraged to consult with a representative of the relevant regulatory body if they have concerns.
WIL sites may include Lethbridge, surrounding rural communities, and may extend beyond these boundaries depending on WIL site availability and approvals. WIL’s may include day, evening, and/or weekend schedules. Students will be expected to travel to assigned sites and will be responsible for arranging travel and any associated costs.