Regular testing for the CER exam will end August 22, 2022.
The Pilot exam will take place September 1 - 15, 2022, and regular testing will resume on January 2, 2023.
Please note: Test results for the CER pilot exam will be released by January, 2023.

HSPA Resources

HSPA has designed several resources to help you stay abreast of your certification and membership applications and renewals.

Resources to help you maintain membership or certification

Resources to help you prepare and apply to take the exam.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)

Other Forms

Resources to help you maintain your certifications and membership with IAHCSMM.

Renewal Forms

While the required CE will vary, you only need one renewal statement and to pay one renewal fee, no matter how many certifications you hold.

Renewal Statement (Non-Personalized)
Continuing Education (CE) Submission Form
 

Required Continuing Education (CE)

CRCST Renewal:
12 CE
CIS Renewal:
6 CE; current CRCST
CER Renewal:
6 CE
CHL Renewal:
6 CE; current CRCST
CHMMC Renewal:
6 CE; current CRCST

Required Fee*

Certification Only
$50
Certification + Membership
$60
 

*Fees are non-refundable and cover all renewals, regardless of how many certifications you may hold.

Other Forms

Resource Links

Healthcare Links

Educational Resources

Information

These resource links are provided as SP professionals perform specific, detail-focused functions that play a critical role in the delivery of quality customer service and, above all, quality patient care. IAHCSMM understands that fulfilling such an important role requires interdisciplinary teamwork amongst the SP, OR, Infection Control, Endoscopy, Nursing and other critical departments and disciplines. To help facilitate more effective partnerships and teamwork, and promote information-sharing and inter-professional education, IAHCSMM has solidified valuable partnerships with affiliate and allied healthcare organizations. These partnerships with allied professional associations and educational groups ensure that you will be kept informed of the latest standards and practices, and news impacting your profession

Resources to help you join IAHCSMM or maintain your membership status.

Benefits of Membership

As a member of IAHCSMM, you have a support system dedicated solely to the advancement and enhancement of your chosen career, and enjoy several member-centric benefits:

  • Participate in a professional association of nearly 40,000 other SP colleagues
  • PROCESS Magazine delivered bi-monthly
  • insights e-Newsletter delivered bi-monthly
  • Discounts on IAHCSMM educational publications and materials
  • Savings on online continuing education lesson plans
  • Reduced registration fees for the IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo
  • Access to the online IAHCSMM Discussion Forum
  • A vote in IAHCSMM elections, bylaws changes, and other issues
  • Opportunities to participate on IAHCSMM committees
  • Opportunities to participate in Association leadership roles
  • Eligibility for awards recognizing SP accomplishments
 

Required Fee*

Membership Only
$50
Certification + Membership
$60
 

*Fees are non-refundable and cover all renewals, regardless of how many certifications you may hold.

Forms

This commitment to advancing Sterile Processing (SP) knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why over 40,000 members and certification holders rely on HSPA to keep them sharp, focused and abreast of the very latest standards, best practices and technological advancements impacting the SP profession.

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