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Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480MEDICAL DEVICEREPROCESSING TECHNICIANADMISSION PACKAGEPage 1

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Course (MDRT)Course OverviewThe theory covers all aspects of medical device items with a major influence on SurgicalInstrumentation. A hundred plus hours of classroom teaching is required in order to write theexam at the end of the theory component. The theory exam is scheduled for three hours.Progress tests are given throughout the course, counting as 10% of the final mark.After successful completion of the theory, there will be a 500 hour practicum. In order to takethe Certification exam, each student must complete the 500 hours of practicum experience in allareas of Central Service. This is set up at various Central Service Departments within the Capitalregion. The students are evaluated during the experience.CertificationCMDRT (Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician)Once the Theory and Practicum portions are successfully completed, the students areresponsible to schedule and write the CMDRT Exam at their own cost. Once certified, thestudent is responsible to maintain their certification.A NorQuest Certificate of Completion will be sent by the Office of the Registrar after successfullycompleting the program which includes both the theory and practicum. This certificate does notgive you the CSA certification.CostCourse Code Item Cost GST TotalXHLT 1030 MDRT Theory $1700.00 $85.00 $1785.00XHLT 1030 MDRT Workbook & $245.00 $12.25 $257.25MaterialsClassroom Theory Total $1945.00 $97.25 $2042.25XHLT 1031 MDRT Practicum $1700.00 $85.00 $1785.00XHLT 1031 MDRT Practicum$100.00 $5.00 $105.00MaterialsPracticum Total $1800.00 $90.00 $1890.00*Cost of Certification Exam is extra.Page 2

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480WhereClasses will be held NorQuest College’s downtown campus located at 10215-108 street. Adetailed scheduled will be provided on the first day of class.WhenThe MDRT class runs for 5 consecutive weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. Thereis a one week break between the class and the start of the practicum.The MDRT practicum runs for approximately 5 months or 500 hours.Pre-Requisites1) Proof of Grade 12 Canadian education or GED2) English Language Proficiency (for ESL students)a. CLB with a score of 7 and no skills below 7b. CELBAN overall score of 8, with listening band no lower than 83) An interview with the program representative (call 780-644-6480)4) Ability to lift 35 lbs5) Ability to push or pull 100 lbs6) Clear Criminal Records check. Must include vulnerable sector check*7) Up to date immunization record (including Hepatitis B)**These are at your own expense. They must be current within six months and must be completedbefore the start of the practicum. If you cannot provide proof of clearance or currentimmunization record you, will not eligible to register for the practicum. Please note, this processcan take 2-4 weeks to complete. It is highly recommended that you have these completed beforethe start of Part 1 – Theory.Please note that there is a minimum number of registrants required to run this program. You willbe given a one week notice if the program is cancelled.Course Criteria Must attend all classroom sessions. Must prepare for the course by reading the workbook. Approximately 30-40 hours ofhome study are required. A mark of 70% must be achieved on the exam. If the exam is not completed successfully,students can re-write the exam at a cost of 50% of the course fee. If the exam is notcompleted successfully a second time, further course attempts require re-registrationand payment of the course and fees. No registration refunds or substitutions for registered students will be permitted afterthe start date.Page 3

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480Practicum CriteriaStudents are required to complete a 500 hours practicum arranged by NorQuestCollege. The fieldwork/practicum provides NON-PAID experience working in a clinicalenvironment.Practicum shifts are pre-arranged and must be fulfilled. Request for changes will not behonored.Please be advised that this practicum is a major commitment. It should be viewed as afull time unpaid job.You have one full year from the last date of the theory class to complete your 500 hours.If you do not finish within the year, you must re-take the theory class again.The Roles & Responsibilities of a Medical Device Reprocessing TechnicianProvide information about the availability of instruments and supplies.Prepare instrument sets for surgical procedures and case cards for booked andemergency surgery.Operate and maintain cleaning, sanitizing and sterilization equipment.Sort, disassemble, clean and disinfect trays, instruments, carts , supplies and equipment.Select and use appropriate cleaning methods.Ensure use of effective and safe sterilization procedures.Inventory, select and replenish supplies to medical/surgical carts on a regular basis, andmonitor quota levels and changes in demand levels.Utilize technology to order supplies, and process and maintain records.What can I expect when I am a MDRT?Work in busy healthcare environments which typically operate 24 hours a day.Technicians work shifts that may include nights, weekends and holidays.Follow safety precautions to reduce the risk exposure to infectious diseases and injuryfrom hot surfaces.Constantly moving and on your feet.May routinely lift items weighing up to 10 kilograms.What will my salary be?Salaries vary depending on the responsibilities of the position and the qualifications of theworker.Page 4

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480How to gain admission into the program – Please follow the steps as listed below. Gather original copies of all the re-requisites on page 3. Use the checklist provided atthe end of this information package. Once you have gathered all this information pleaseemail continuing.education@norquest.ca to set up an interview. Bring your prerequisiteswith you to the interview. Meet with the program representative to ensure that all pre-requisites have been met.The interview will also ensure that this program is the right fit for you and that you havethe time to commit to its entirety. If you have NOT met all the requirements, you will be denied access into the programuntil all pre-requisites can be verified. You have until the registration deadline tocomplete the registration process. If you have met all the requirements for admission into the program, you will receive anapproved registration form which you will fill in and register at the Office of theRegistrar. Please see below for registration options.How to Register for a ClassFull course fees for continuing education classes must be paid at the time of registration. Noparticipant may attend class without full payment or proper billing authorization. Registeredstudents are ultimately responsible for payment of fees, regardless of third-party invoicingauthorization.To register for a class, submit a completed Continuing Education/Non-Credit Registration Form.You can register the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program in person:Visit the Office of the Registrar located in the Downtown Campus, Main Building, 1 st floor.Payment will be accepted by the Cashier, located in the Office of the Registrar at 10215 – 108Street, Edmonton.Please present the pre-requisite checklist when registeringPayment OptionsVisa or MasterCardInteract (if registering in person)Cheque, Bank Draft or Money Order: Made Payable to NorQuest CollegeCompanies who wish to be invoiced must supply the following:o A Letter of Authorization on company letter head or Purchase OrderPage 5

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480ooooStudent’s name(s)Course name and numberCourse cost (including GST if the course is taxable)Signed/approved by someone with signing authority (not student’s signature)AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTEREDConfirmation of RegistrationWithin 10 days, you will receive access instructions to your personal account on MyQuest,NorQuest College’s online student self-service portal, as well as access to MyMail, your personalNorQuest student email account. On MyQuest, you can verify your class’s location, dates andtimes.Course Cancellations by the CollegeNorQuest College reserves the right to cancel any course. If a course is cancelled, you will becontacted prior to the first day of your scheduled class and receive a choice of either a fullrefund, or transfer to another course of your choice within the same academic semester,depending on class availability. PLEASE NOTE: Transfers are for Credit course to Credit courseor Non-credit course to Non-credit course only. If the cost of the new class is higher than theoriginal class, the student will be responsible for the difference. If we are unable to contact you,a full refund will be issued automatically.Withdrawals, Transfers and RefundsWithdrawals for non-credit classes must be received two full business days prior to thestart date of the class in order to qualify for a refund. Non-credit courses are nonrefundableafter course start date. Credit courses follow the guidelines in the NorQuestCollege Calendar or the NorQuest college website – www.norquest.caA student must advise the Office of the Registrar of his/her intent to withdraw in writingby email to enrolment@norquest.ca. If students do not provide notification of a classwithdrawal, a failing grade will be recorded on their record.Full refunds of tuition and materials and supplies fee (if applicable) will be granted witha $25 fee retained by the college. Alternatively, a student may opt to transfer toanother class scheduled at another time, but within the same academic semester. Inthis case, no processing fee will apply.Withdrawals received less than two business days prior to the course start date willnot be eligible for a refund or a transfer.Non-attendance at any class is not notice of withdrawal. Refunds are not issued fornon-attendance.Page 6

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480Refunds may take between four and six weeks to process depending on method ofpayment. A refund may be issued to a credit card if it was the original source ofpayment. As the college does not retain credit card numbers, the credit card andcardholder (if the student is not the cardholder) must be accompany the student, inperson, to the college cashier for a refund to be processed.Next intake starts April 29, 2013Program ContactsLaura Selcho – Continuing Education and Contract Training Administrator(p) 780-644-6436(main line) 780-644-6480Email – Laura.Selcho@norquest.caPage 7

Business DevelopmentContinuing Education10215-108 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 1L6780-644-6480PRE-REQUISITE CHECKLISTNAME: _____________________________________________ Proof of Canadian Grade 12 education or GED English Language Proficiency CLBA with a score of 7 and no skills below 7*Please note that having the English language proficiency is in ADDITION to thegrade 12 education requirements. (if applicable) An interview with the program representative Ability to lift 35 lbs Push or pull 100 lbs Clear Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance* Current Immunization with Hep B**To be completed before PracticumPlease bring this with you to the interview. Yes, please proceed with registering this applicant. _____________________________ No, this applicant needs to complete the identified items above and return for aninterview. No, this applicant does not meet the required pre-requisites for the program.Page 8