Medical Device Reprocessing
Seneca College Certificate
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Overview
Please note:
The next cohort for the in class program will be in September 2021.
Applications will be available on the website starting June 8, 2021.
** We are not offering Field Placements at this time. When Field Placements are available, the information will be posted on the website.
This in-class, theory and practical based program focuses on sterilization, preparation and storage of equipment, instruments and supplies.
Students will learn critical techniques in safe handling of instrumentation, infection control and aseptic techniques. Students will be introduced to sterile processing techniques in practical sessions throughout the program. There is also an optional field placement at the completion of the program.
Upon graduation, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to work in sterile (processing) environments such as hospitals, surgical centres, and other health care settings.
Information Session
New students are invited to attend an information session.
This information session is not for new students.
This information session is a collaboration between Seneca College and the CSA Group - Becoming a certified MDR Technician. The session will cover the following:
- Overview of certification - why become a Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT)
- Scope of certification
- Applicable industries
- Prerequisites for certification, including available pathways
- How to Apply for certification
A link to join the information session will be provided after registration, the day of the event.
Admission
Please note:
The next cohort for the in class program will be in September 2021.
Applications will be available on the website starting June 8, 2021.
Completed applications will include:
- MDR Application form (available June 8, 2021)
- Proof of English proficiency (see Entry Requirements for acceptable documents)
More information on the admission process will be available on the website on June 8, 2021.
Entry Requirements
To meet the English requirement for the program you must submit only ONE of the following:
- An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) transcript with Grade 12 English of 70% or better;
either ENG4C or ENG4U. Equivalent high school English credit in Canada will be accepted.
OR - A transcript from a post-secondary institution in Ontario (or Canada). Completion of one year
of study required. Language of instruction must be in English.
OR - Complete the English Language proficiency assessment at Seneca: ELL100. The results of your English Assessment, ELL100, must be at or above levels ESL079 (Speaking English Level VII) and ESL933 (English Composition III).
NO documents from outside of Canada will be accepted.
NO alternative English assessments will be accepted.
All documents are to be submitted following the instructions on the
Admission
page.
Due to COVID-19, all Part-time Studies courses are being offered online until further notice, in one of the following two formats: online virtual classroom and online self-directed. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Curriculum
Permission to enrol from the Academic Program Manager
This course introduces the student to the sterile processing role in a health care environment, microbiology concepts, infection control, aseptic techniques and workplace environmental hazards. Students will learn basic anatomy, medical terminology and microbiology with special emphasis on infection control practices for employees in the sterile supply processing area.
This course introduces the student to surgical instrument classification, the specifics of proper handling techniques, the assembly of specific surgical trays for a variety of surgical services and the recognition of common problems related to care, handling and reprocessing of instrument usage.
You must have completed MDR108 and MDR110 in order to register for this course.
Permission to enrol from the Academic Program Manager
In this course students are introduced to the principles of decontamination and quality control including instrument/equipment disassembly, cleaning/disinfection methods, (automated) decontamination equipment use, proper workflow, standard workplace precautions and the safe handling of sharps and medical bio-hazardous waste material.
This course introduces students to the key scientific principles and methods of disinfection and sterilization utilized in today's health care settings. This course builds on the principles and activities covered in Decontamination Practices, building on the packaging and sterilization processes. Common type of sterilization processes will be explored including mechanical, biological and chemical monitoring of products and procedures.
You must have completed MDR108 and MDR110 in order to register for this course.
This course introduces students to the proper techniques for the assembly, wrapping and/or packaging of surgical instruments, supplies and patient care equipment. Students will be introduced to sterile storage and inventory control distribution systems including the case care system, portering, and stock rotation. Material management and professionalism will also be covered.
You must have completed MDR109 and MDR111 in order to register for this course.
**We are not offering Field Placements at this time. When Field Placements are available, the information will be posted on the website.
Please Note: The above 5 courses are required to complete the program. The Field Placement is NOT required to graduate from the program.
Optional Field Placement
Students spend approximately 140 hours in a work experience setting, applying the skills they have learned in the MDR program. Students must be approved by the Field Placement Co-ordinator before registering for this course. Placements must be arranged and approved by the Field Placement Co-ordinator.
Students must complete the Field Placement Application form and get approval from the Field Placement Coordinator before registering for the placement.
Prerequisites(s): The following are required for MDR students prior to their placement:
- Completed Health Form
- Police Reference Check
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Mask Fit Test
- Completion of a MDR program at Seneca College. (We are unable to accept any students who did not complete their MDR program at Seneca College).
Seneca MDR graduates: transcripts are not required with the Field Placement Application form.
Graduates from other college MDR programs: we are unable to accept any students who did not complete their MDR program at Seneca College.
Step 1: Submit the Field Placement Application Form (not available at this time) and transcripts if required.
Step 2: Receive approval from the Field Placement Coordinator to register for the Field Placement.
Step 3: Register online for FPL201 - MDR Field Placement
Step 4: Review the Field Placement Manual (emailed to you after you receive approval from the Placement Coordinator and you register in FPL201). Submit all necessary documents to the Field Placement Coordinator.
Step 5: Attend the 2 in-class mandatory pre-placement classes: dates to be determined
Field Placement
We are not offering Field Placements at this time. When Field Placements are available, the information will be posted on the website.
Please Note: The Field Placement is NOT required to graduate from the program.
Students must complete the Field Placement Application form and get approval from the Field Placement Coordinator BEFORE registering for the placement.
The MDR field placement consists of 140 hours over 4 weeks. Field Placement provides a practical opportunity for students to: demonstrate knowledge and technical skills learned and developed in the prerequisite courses, observe and practice the ethical application of behavioural principles and techniques, and to critically evaluate ongoing interventions within the placement.
Prerequisites(s): The following are required for MDR students prior to their placement:
- Completed Health Form
- Police Reference Check
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Mask Fit Test
- Completion of a MDR program at Seneca College. (We are unable to accept any students who did not complete their MDR program at Seneca College).
Step 1: Submit the Field Placement Application Form (not available at this time) and transcripts if required.
Step 2: Receive approval from the Field Placement Coordinator to register for the Field Placement.
Step 3: Register online for FPL201 - MDR Field Placement
Step 4: Review the Field Placement Manual (emailed to you after you receive approval from the Placement Coordinator and you register in FPL201). Submit all necessary documents to the Field Placement Coordinator.
Step 5: Attend the 2 in-class mandatory pre-placement classes: dates to be determined
Clinical placements are located throughout the GTA. These are arranged by Seneca College. Consideration is given to geographic proximity for student convenience, however, quotas cannot be exceeded and this may require students to travel a distance to the next location. Students are responsible for their own transportation, fees, etc. to placements. Students who find their own placement must get approval from the Field Placement Coordinator before registering.
Hours and placements vary according to the usual routines in the agency. Shifts may be day or evening.
Program Outcomes
- Communicate effectively using medical terminology and follow written department policies in a professional manner.
- Apply principles of microbiology and infection prevention and control in the reprocessing of patient care equipment, medical devices and instrumentation.
- Use principles of decontamination and environmental safety control to select and calculate appropriate disinfecting and sterilizing agents used in common reprocessing machines.
- Prepare, package and sterilize multi-use medical devices and surgical equipment and supplies for specific surgical operations.
- Store, inventory, transport and distribute medical devices, instruments and endoscopic equipment to maintain sterile integrity.
- Sort, inspect and test patient care equipment, medical devices, instruments and endoscopic equipment for cleanliness and function ensuring they are in good working order.
Credit for Prior Learning
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn college credits for what you already know!
Prior Learning Assessment is a method of assessing and recognizing learning that is equal to
college level learning, but has been gained outside a traditional classroom (through work
experience, volunteering, outside study, etc.). If you can prove that the knowledge you have gained
meets the outcomes of a Seneca course, then credit will be awarded.
How does the PLA process work?
Prior Learning is demonstrated through a "challenge" process. The process measures learning
through a variety of methods which may include tests, portfolio assessment, interviews,
demonstrations, essays, and work samples. The method used will be determined in consultation with a
Program Coordinator.
For more information and to determine if you are eligible for PLA, please call the Program
Coordinator.
The process may take from 6 to 8 weeks.
Note: Not all courses can be challenged. For more information go to PLA website or contact your Program Coordinator.
Graduation/Convocation
When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall (October) and Spring (June).
For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at 416-491-5050 ext. 77461.
Minimum Performance for Graduation
A student will be eligible to graduate from a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or graduate certificate program if they have achieved a minimum graduating GPA of 2.0.
Residency Requirements
A Faculty of Seneca College may recommend a student for a certificate, diploma or degree only after the student has earned a minimum of twenty-five percent of the credit for that program at Seneca.
CSA-CMDRT Recognition
Seneca College is recognized as an approved training provider, preparing students to write the exam for the CSA Group's Certified Medical Devices Reprocessing Technician designation. For more information on CSA group or the CMDRT exam, please visit the CSA Group website.
Program Contacts
Ramya Kottapalli
Program Assistant
Ramya.Kottapalli@senecacollege.ca
416-491-5050 ext.22663
Garry Bassi
Program Coordinator
Garry.Bassi@senecacollege.ca
Tina Kotsiomitis
Academic Program Manager
Tina.Kotsiomitis@senecacollege.ca
416-491-5050 ext.22515
For more information about this program, fill out the following form.
Information Session
New students are invited to attend an information session.