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MDRT 1211: Medical Device Reprocessing Clinical
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Sterile Supply Room Aide
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This instructor lead practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and experience in the decontamination, preparation and packing, sterilization, and storage & distribution storage areas of hospital MDR Departments. Learners are partnered with working technicians and are provided with the opportunity to practice skills and develop basic competencies in all areas. Student learning is supported through daily post- clinical conferences, journaling, and learning activities to facilitate integration of knowledge and skills.
Pre-Requisite: Admission to the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate Program
Co-Requisite: MDRT 1201 Medical Device Reprocessing Clinical
Credits
20.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
MDRT 1201.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Accurately perform basic or routine MDR tasks associated with decontamination, preparation and packing, sterilization, storage and distribution
- Identify when to seek appropriate support to complete basic, routine and complex tasks
- Apply theoretical knowledge to clinical tasks and settings
- Integrate principles of infection prevention and control in all areas of MDR practice
- Perform entry-level MDR tasks in a timely manner
- Participate as a member of a collaborative MDR team with the broader healthcare setting
- Work safely in all areas of the MDR
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 400
Total Hours: 400
Total Hours: 400
Instructional Strategies
Clinical instruction, supervision, observation and assessment, daily post-clinical conferences; reflective journaling
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S - Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the course
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Practicum |
|
Midterm progress report (S if complete, U if incomplete) |
|
Practicum |
|
Final competency evaluation (students must achieve at least 3/4 on all competencies to receive an S) |
|
Assignments |
|
Reflective journal (S or U based upon rubric) |
|
Participation |
|
Clinical participation (S or U based upon rubric) |
Course topics
- MDR Department Context and Culture
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Decontamination Processes
- Preparation and Packing (Assembly)
- Sterilization of Medical Devices
- Storage, Transportation and Distribution
- Quality Assurance and Quality Systems
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.