Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Program Overview

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program prepares students to sterilize, package, and store surgical and medical instruments. Graduates are eligible for certification exams and can work in medical device reprocessing departments of hospitals and other health facilities. The program requires physical ability, shift work availability, and strong communication skills.

Program Outline

Careers:

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:

Overview:

• The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program prepares students for the workforce in the field of sterilizing, packaging, and storing surgical and medical instruments.

Objectives:

• Upon completion of the program, graduates are able to complete the Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician exam offered by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
• Students are also eligible to write HSPA CRCST Certification Exam.

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates of this program have opportunities to work in the medical device reprocessing departments of hospitals and in other health facilities that reuse medical equipment and instruments.
• The medical device reprocessing field is growing steadily with an increasing demand for well-trained technicians to work in the health industry.

Career Qualifications:

• Are physically able to manage workplace demands (e.g.
standing for long periods of time, able to lift up to 16 kg/35 lbs, push or pull up to 45 kg/100 lbs)
• Are able to work shift work, including evenings and weekends
• Work well in a team environment and have good communication skills
• Are able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Are comfortable working with blood and other biomaterials