Microbiology and Infection Control | Continuing Education

Course description

This course introduces the Sterile Processing Technician to the sterile processing environment, microbiology, infection control, aseptic technique and workplace environmental hazards. Recommended pre-requisite is Medical Terminolgy, OLRN1641

Course details

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.

Build courses into a credential

This course is part of the following program(s):

Medical Device Reprocessing

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

This course is not currently open for registration. There may be an equivalent course listed above.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery