This course gives students the theoretical knowledge required to work as entry-level Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technicians. With an emphasis on quality assurance and patient and workplace safety, students are introduced to the role, context and function of the MDR Department and the responsibilities, duties and tasks of the MDR Technician. Students learn the principles of microbiology and infection prevention and control within the MDR Department and how to clean, disinfect, sort, inspect, assemble, wrap and pack, sterilize, and redistribute medical and surgical devices, and patient care equipment.
Pre-Requisite: Admission to the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate Program
Co-Requisite: MDRT 1211 Medical Device Reprocessing Clinical
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- MDRD Overview
- Professional Practice in MDR
- Infection Control and Safety
- Surgical Instruments
- Decontamination
- Disinfection
- Preparation and Packing
- Sterilization (steam and low temperature)
- Storage and Distribution
- Flexible Endoscopes
- Quality Assurance
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22445 |
May 2, 2026 to May 30, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Varies | See full schedule |
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.