Medical Device Reprocessing

Join the Medical Device Reprocessing Program at ABES College

Our Medical Device Reprocessing Program has recently undergone a name change; it was formerly called the Sterile Processing Technician program.

This 40-week program runs in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS). The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program is designed to provide students with the necessary technical skills, employment preparation skills, as well as all other practical and essential skills necessary for working in the field. Students must have 2 years Post-Secondary training in Health Care or Life Sciences to qualify for admission.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) Hires 96% of our MDRT Grads

Alberta Health Services has been involved with the Medical Reprocessing Technician Program since 2008, and works in close cooperative partnership with Alberta Business & Educational Services (ABES) to ensure that the MDRT program grows with the industry, and surpasses expectations in terms of curriculum and quality of graduates. Alberta Health Services provides our students with a practicum, and as a result 96% of our graduates are hired by Alberta Health Services following their practicum experience.

Salary You Can Expect

According to the 2011 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey, Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians have a wage rate median of $19.63 per hour to start and a maximum rate of $22.93 per hour once experienced in the industry.

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Learn more about the Medical Device Reprocessing Program

With over 20 years of experience in providing Calgary residents with the most current training and education in various medical fields, Alberta Business & Educational Services (ABES) stands out among the very best medical schools in Calgary.

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What Our Students Have to Say

They have definitely exceeded my expectations and more.

Our experience at ABES has been wonderful; all the staff were exceptionally helpful to each and everyone of us. The learning structure is very well organized that we feel very confident and well prepared going through our practicum. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the amazing experience, they have showed us genuine kindness and it goes without saying that they truly care for the students at ABES. They have definitely exceeded my expectations and more.

ABES SPT Graduate

Studying at ABES was such a great experience.

The multicultural environment and the knowledgeable classmates and instructors made learning so easy. The positive aspect is the way the ABES instructors treat their students with respect, love and enthusiasm. I really enjoyed going to school every day because of my instructors who were so helpful, leading their students to perfection. They would in a way or another, encourage student to do their best and indeed ABES students are the best and everybody out there talk about that.

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ABES Prepares You for Employment

The program contains 760 hours of instruction combined with 320 hours of unpaid work experience.

Graduates of this comprehensive Alberta Business & Educational Services (ABES) program will write the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) examination. Success in this exam is now a pre-requisite to employment as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Alberta, and ABES remains the only educational institution in Alberta to include the IAHCSMM designation during training.

All staff working in Medical Device Reprocessing must be certified prior to April 2015; and our teachers and staff are best-equipped to prepare students for the examination.

Can I Qualify for Financial Aid?

Yes! More than 95% of applicants qualify for financial aid.

Many applicants—such as those with children, those who didn’t work last year, and those who recently arrived in Canada—will qualify for free grants automatically, and even those with a high income will usually qualify for some aid.

In short: if you’re worried about the cost of the program, schedule a time to chat with an Admissions Advisor. They can help give you a better idea of how much financial aid you will qualify for.

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What Makes ABES Different from Other Schools?

We stand out from other schools for 3 big reasons:

As a small, privately owned school, ABES guarantees hands-on training for every student.
Unlike other schools, all our programs offer practicum in the Calgary area—making it easier for you to stay local. (Many students get their first job offer while they’re still on practicum)
Finally, we stand out for our extensive connections in the medical community. Thanks to our relationships with local healthcare facilities, our graduates have an easy road to employment.