Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to is safety, social good, and sustainability. We are a leader in advancing standards that improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.

L’Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA) est un organisme à but non lucratif voué à la sécurité, au bien-être collectif et au développement durable. Nous jouons un rôle de premier plan dans la promotion de normes qui améliorent la sécurité, la santé, la protection de l’environnement et l’efficacité économique au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde. Son mandat consiste à viser un avenir encore plus responsable.

Type of recognition

Professional Certification

Learning outcomes

Knowledge, skills and abilities including:

• Applying the principles of basic microbiology and infection prevention and control to decrease risk to both patients and staff during routine reprocessing procedures
• Following written department policies and standard operating procedures
• Handling and transporting contaminated medical devices
• Decontaminating reusable medical devices
• Preparing and packaging medical devices
• Identify common medical instruments and other medical devices by type and function
• Use appropriate packaging material
• Inspecting instruments and devices for cleanliness, function, and damage
• Selecting and safely using reprocessing products (e.g., detergents, low and high-level disinfectants)
• Disinfecting medical devices
• Sterilizing medical devices via Steam and Low temperature methods (gases and liquids)
• Monitoring and documenting quality Storing and distributing medical devices
• Recognizing and responding to occupational health and safety hazards or events
• Using common reprocessing equipment (e.g., washer disinfectors, ultrasonic, pasteurizers, cart washers, steam sterilizers, low temperature sterilizers, automatic endoscopic reprocessors).

Level

Intermediate–Advanced (mapped to ISCED Level 4–5; Bloom’s: Apply–Analyze–Evaluate)

Workload

Exam based certification. Formal coursework may be required; preparation based on prior education and experience.

Assessment

Proctored, multiple-choice exam (100 questions, 180 minutes, closed book)

Additional information

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