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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Endoscope Reprocessing & Service Technician

A 12-credit certificate for technicians who service flexible endoscopes and reprocessing equipment. You start with endoscope anatomy — insertion tubes, angulation systems, biopsy channels, air/water and suction systems, light guides and video architectures — alongside the infection-prevention principles that drive reprocessing. Then you work through washer-disinfector systems: racks and connectors, wash, rinse and disinfect phases, pumps, valves, heaters and cycle controls. Next comes hands-on scope service: leak testing, channel inspection and brushing, angulation system adjustment, optical evaluation, minor repair and damage assessment. The final course covers drying and storage cabinets, scope tracking and documentation, cycle verification, water quality, quality assurance testing and department compliance. Coursework is vendor-neutral.

12 credits
3 terms
$99 total tuition
100% online

Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Explain flexible endoscope construction and video/light systems well enough to localize a fault
  2. 02Operate and service washer-disinfector pumps, valves, heaters and cycle controls
  3. 03Perform leak testing, channel inspection, angulation adjustment and optical evaluation
  4. 04Assess scope damage and complete minor repair within safe service boundaries
  5. 05Verify disinfection cycles, water quality and dryer/storage cabinet performance
  6. 06Maintain scope tracking, reprocessing records and quality assurance documentation

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Endoscope service technician
  • Endoscopy reprocessing technician
  • Biomedical equipment technician (GI/endoscopy)

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
END 1013 cr

Endoscope Anatomy and Reprocessing Fundamentals

This foundational course introduces the intricate anatomy and fundamental principles of reprocessing flexible and rigid visualization instruments, essential for biomedical equipment technicians.

Term 2

6 credits
END 1053 cr

Washer-Disinfector Systems and Reprocessing Workflow

This course covers the operational principles, maintenance, and quality assurance for automated reprocessing equipment used with flexible medical instruments, focusing on best practices for effective sterilization workflows.

END 1103 cr

Leak Testing, Inspection and Minor Repair

This course covers essential techniques for detecting leaks, performing detailed inspections, and conducting minor repairs on flexible medical instruments used in endoscopic procedures.

Term 3

3 credits
END 1153 cr

Storage, Tracking and Quality Assurance

This course covers essential procedures for managing and maintaining reusable medical devices, focusing on effective storage, meticulous tracking, and comprehensive quality assurance protocols.

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