Medical Device Reprocessing

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Describe principles of microbiology and infection prevention and control in the reprocessing of patient care equipment, medical devices, and surgical and endoscopic instruments to keep patients and healthcare staff safe
2. Identify the steps to transport and decontaminate reusable patient care equipment, medical devices, and surgical and endoscopic instruments
3. Identify the steps to sort, select, inspect, and package patient care equipment, medical devices, and surgical and endoscopic instruments to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and process compatibility
4. Explain how to select, load, operate, test, and troubleshoot steam and low temperature sterilizers and automatic endoscopic reprocessors following critical parameters and quality assurance indicators
5. Explain how to store, inventory, transport and distribute patient care equipment, medical devices, and surgical and endoscopic instruments to maintain sterile integrity
6. Recognize occupational health and safety hazards and risks in the medical device reprocessing workplace and how they can be mitigated using practices such as dress code, work area design, and workflow
7. Identify medical devices and supplies required for specific patient care procedures based on knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and surgical instrumentation
8. Identify important human relations in the medical device reprocessing workplace, and the role and function of the individual within a healthcare organizational structure
9. Discuss the importance of following written department policies and standard operating procedures based on Canadian Standards Association guidelines and device and equipment manufacturers’ instructions for use in medical device reprocessing