Educator Development Webinar Series
Educator Development Webinar Series
Education is the foundation of patient safety, helping Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) development and maintain the highest standards. Investing in training and education supports compliance and efficiency while empowering technicians and building stronger teams.
New for 2026, this webinar series was created to provide an advanced understanding of SP education. It will help guide educators, new and experienced, through SP challenges and provide tools that can be used to develop robust educational programs.
Each webinar is a live event offered the second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.-12 noon CT, with a recording available afterward. Complete all six webinars to receive six continuing education (CE) credits.
Total series cost: $79 HSPA members, $150 non-members.
Webinar Details
Webinar 1
Introduction to SP Education
Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT
Presenters: HSPA Education Team
The Educator Development webinar series begins with an exploration of how sterile processing (SP) education supports departmental success. We will compare the various types of SP education and how to apply them across different learning environments.
Webinar 2
Teaching Principles
Thursday, August 13, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT
Presenters: Marsha Vergata and Amy DeGraw
Explore the principles of adult learning and the generational differences that shape how adults learn. Gain practical methods to adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning styles and create more effective educational experiences.
Webinar 3
Preparing to Teach
Thursday, September 10, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT
Presenter: Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus
A proper learning environment is necessary for learner engagement and success. Review teaching resources to help prepare your environment. Review strategies to develop meaningful learning objectives and lesson plans that guide instruction, align with departmental functions, and measure progress.
Webinar 4
Teaching Tools and Techniques
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT
Presenters: Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus and Jaleesa Cox
Delve into tools and techniques to help strengthen your teaching skills. Examine needs assessments and goal-setting frameworks. Learn ways to identify gaps, set realistic teaching goals, and customize your curriculum.
Webinar 5
Staff Education
Thursday, November 12, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT
Presenters: Jillian Lewis and Nisheka Germany
Gain strategies for developing and sustaining robust staff education. From a structured orientation program to ongoing learning and competency assessments, attendees will understand how to successfully validate skills while identifying knowledge gaps and providing constructive feedback. The importance of trainer and preceptor development will also be discussed.
Webinar 6
Continuing Education
Thursday, December 10, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT
The Educator Development webinar series closes with a discussion of the importance of continuing education in the SPD and how it supports personal and professional growth. The session reviews both internal and external CE programs, focusing on technical skills training, leadership development, and maintaining SP credentials.