CMDRT (Personnel Certification) - Recertification Fee
Product Details
The Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) Personnel Certification has been developed by CSA Group in conjunction with industry stakeholders to provide assurance that an individual possesses the competencies deemed necessary to perform the job function of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. The certification is designed to complement accreditation programs for verification bodies.
The development of this certification is guded by ISO/IEC 17024. ISO/IEC 17024 is the global benchmark for organizations operating personnel certification programs and outlines the methods and procedures required to ensure the objective and unbiased assessment of a candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities.
Passing the CMDRT examination will indicate that the candidate possesses the knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities necessary to practice the proper techniques for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments and devices.
Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians will be periodically re-assessed to ensure they remain up-to-date on technical developments and industry changes.
Scope
The certification is based on Canadian standards and best practices for technicians reprocessing reusable medical devices in Canada and complements certifications in infection prevention & control, nursing and related healthcare professions. The certification will also lend consistency to the application of excellence in re-processing practice; it will establish the body of knowledge necessary to guide national education and training; and raise the profile of technicians by bringing attention to the very important role they play in Canadian healthcare settings.
Applicable Industries
Anyone who reprocesses re-usable medical devices:
- Primary health-care facilities
- Private clinics
- Dental surgeries
Program Highlights
- Promote public health by improving the safety of the use of medical devices
- Create a national standard for Canadian medical device reprocessing technicians
- Lend authority and credibility to the profession
- Reduce the number of hours needed for on-the-job training
Recertification Requirements
The following are requirements for recertification:
Option 1:
Candidate must provide documentation of a minimum of 4,000 hours worked in a Medical Device
Reprocessing area AND completed 100 hours of documented Continuous Learning in medical
device reprocessing over the five (5) year certification term
Option 2:
Candidate must provide documentation of a minimum of 3,000 hours worked in a Medical Device
Reprocessing area AND completed 150 hours of documented Continuous Learning in medical
device reprocessing over the five (5) year certification term
Option 3:
Candidate must provide documentation of a minimum of 2,000 hours worked in a Medical Device
Reprocessing area AND completed 150 hours of documented Continuous Learning in medical
device reprocessing over the five-year certification term AND pass the written exam.