MDR108 - Microbiology and Infection Control

Prerequisites:

MDR students are required to take MDR108 and MDR110 in their first semester of the program. Students are not permitted to register for MDR109, MDR111 or MDR112 in their first semester.

This course introduces the student to the sterile processing role in a health care environment, microbiology concepts, infection control, aseptic techniques and workplace environmental hazards. Students will learn basic anatomy, medical terminology and microbiology with special emphasis on infection control practices for employees in the sterile supply processing area.