Explore the technical language of medical science, including work components, definitions, spelling and pronunciation using a systems approach. Basic anatomy and physiology are also covered.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to practice safely in the field of medical reprocessing. Students will learn about infection control, body mechanics and workplace safety.
This course will provide basic knowledge of microbiology and infection control within a healthcare environment.
This course is an introduction to the proper cleaning and disinfection of medical devices. Students will explore how the decontamination area design controls the spread of pathologic organisms and prevents cross-contamination. Through exploring the procedures for manual and mechanical decontamination, students will recognize the risk classifications, documentation requirements and quality assurance processes for each. Students will identify the basics of a flexible endoscopy system including the necessary steps for quality decontamination, transportation and storage. Students will recognize various hazards involved with decontamination and ways to mitigate these risks, including proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
This course is an introduction to the skills required for proper instrumentation handling and packaging in medical device reprocessing (MDR). Students will explore how the assembly area design impacts the quality of the instrument assessment and safety of staff. Through evaluating various medical instruments for cleanliness and functionality, students will learn to classify them into categories and sets. They will explain the packaging requirements in MDR and practice following the procedures for packaging of medical instruments. By the end of the course, students will recognize various hazards involved with handling and packaging medical instruments and ways to mitigate these risks.
This course is an introduction to the practices for sterilization, and their importance in medical device reprocessing (MDR). Students will study the various methods of sterilization and identify when it is appropriate to use each. Through exploring the various hazards associated with steam and chemical sterilization, students will identify strategies to mitigate each. They will also learn the quality assurance expectations and documentation process for sterilization in MDR. By the end of the course, students will understand the proper storage, transportation and distribution processes for sterilization in MDR.
Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to control inventory distribution systems including the use of "pick lists", case cart system and transportation, stock rotation.
This course is an introduction to the professional expectations of medical device reprocessing (MDR) technicians. Students will recognize how government and professional entities, including the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), guide the MDR technician profession. They will identify how MDR technicians fit within the variety of health care settings. Through exploring the role and responsibilities of MDR technicians, they will recognize the importance of prioritizing ethics, safety, and clear communication within their duties. By the end of the course, students will understand the crucial role that MDR technicians have within the Canadian health care system.
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the theory component of the program in a hospital environment.
The BLS Provider Course is designed to prepare healthcare professionals to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner as per the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This course includes adult, child and infant rescue skills in both out of hospital and in-hospital settings.