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Professional
Certification (Education)
IAHCSMM's
certification programs are the most highly recognized for quality
and thoroughness within the healthcare industry. To keep advancing in your
career, take advantage of one of our Correspondence
Certification Courses, offered in conjunction with Purdue University,
or purchase Boxed Course Materials, where training is brought to your doorstep
and you can study at your own pace. These courses mirror the content of
each certification course. Upon completion of either the Purdue Correspondence
Course or the self study Boxed Course, you will be prepared to take a certification
examination for one of the following:
- Certified
Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Provides practical knowledge in sterile processing and the distribution of
manufactured supplies and equipment
details
download CRCST
Application
- Supervision Principles: Leadership
Strategies for Healthcare Facilities (CHL)
Prepares central service professionals to take on management and supervisory
responsibilities
(Note: CURRENT CRCST status is required to apply
for the Certified in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) exam)
details
download
CHL Application
- Certification in Healthcare Materiel
Management Concepts (CHMMC)
Trains materiel management professionals in strategic planning, budgeting,
purchasing, waste control, training and storage, and more
details
download CHMMC Application
Professional
Certification (Examination)
Now completing the last step to obtain your certification
is easier than ever. IAHCSMM has partnered with Prometric/Thomson
Sylvan Learning Centers, a leading computer based testing
and assessment service provider, to offer convenient
examinations for all IAHCSMM certification tests. There
are no annual exam dates; you can schedule your exam
when it is convenient for you, seven days a week. The
test is computer based, so no writing instruments or
proctors are needed. A tutorial describing how to "take the exam on a computer" precedes
each examination, and though optional, it is highly recommended (time spent
reviewing the tutorial does not count against your allotted testing time).
The partnership with IAHCSMM and Prometric helps to improve test accuracy
and speed reporting. Most importantly, this joint venture
allows IAHCSMM to offer the only secure examination process
for the central service field.
Examinations
are offered at all authorized Prometric/Thomson Sylvan Learning
Centers, providing more than 300 sites across the U.S. Upon
receipt of your application for examination, taking an exam
is based on the ease of finding time within your own schedule.
You are permitted 90 days to schedule and take your examination,
at any time and on any day. When you schedule an exam, a Prometric
representative will help you find a testing site closest to
your location, and will assist you with availability of
appointments. Scheduling of exams can also be completed online by visiting www.2test.com.
Thomson
Prometric Certification Testing
Alternative
Certification
IAHCSMM recognizes certification from other organizations, without the need
for re-testing. In order to promote ongoing quality and maintain the standards
and integrity of the profession, IAHCSMM requires that those wishing to transfer
their certification meet specific criteria. To be considered, applicants must
complete all four sections of the application:
- Section
One: Proof of Certification
with another association (current and non-expired)
- Section
Two: Verification
of 400 hours of "hands-on" experience
- Section
Three: Proof of
12 contact hours of continuing education in the past 12 months
- Section
Four: Supervisor
verification
download
Alternative Certification Application
Provisional
Certification
For those in the process of accumulating the necessary 400 hours of hands-on
experience or are currently seeking employment within a Central Service Department
that requires technician certification, IAHCSMM offers Provisional Certification.
Applicants
opting Provisional Certification are granted a six month waiver
for submitting proof of hands-on experience, and are permitted
to sit for the exam. Once certified, the technician has up
to six (6) months to notify IAHCSMM with current employment
and supervisor information, and verification of the complete
400 hours of hands-on experience (categorized by specific sections
as indicated on the application). Failure to provide IAHCSMM
with all necessary information within six months of passing
the exam will nullify the certification, and the exam process
must be repeated.
download
Provisional Authentication Form
CIS
Certification
Rapidly changing medical technology makes it imperative for CS professionals
to meet instrument challenges. That’s why IAHCSMM, in conjunction with
Purdue University, is offering a new Certified Instrumentation Specialist (CIS)
exam to those now holding the CRCST designation.
The CIS exam tests knowledge and recognition of medical instruments,
as well as reviews instrumentation practice skills. It’s
a must-have certification for CS professionals.
Get the right tools to
get ready
The new Instrumentation Specialist
Course, available from IAHCSMM, not only will prepare you for the CIS exam,
but also will provide you with a valuable resource to keep on hand. The workbook
and guide book, Instrumentation Resource Course and Inspecting Surgical Instruments,
An Illustrated Guide,
detail instrument handling practices from cleaning to inspection and assembly.
Order
today and get started on moving forward. Click
here for ordering information
Get on-line, stay on top
Taking the new CIS exam is easier than ever. How? Just apply
with IAHCSMM and you’ll receive confirmation, scheduling
details and information on finding testing and distance-learning
centers near you. Applications can
be downloaded immediately below. The test will be administered
and scored through the nationally acclaimed Purdue Continuing Education Program.
You’ll know your results immediately upon completing the exam.
With a passing score in hand, you will have the knowledge and
certification you need to be on top of your field and ahead of
the pack.
To
start the process, complete the application and send your
payment into IAHCSMM:
Click here to download CIS Application (in PDF Form)
Once your application has been processed, you will be sent a confirmation
packet detailing your eligibility and scheduling information.
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