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        Certified Instrumentation Specialist (CIS)
        Certification Description
        A secondary certification for instrumentation. Technology changes. Standards update. Instrumentation evolves. The learning curve for Sterile Processing (SP) professionals is steep and ever-changing, and the demands placed on them are ever-growing. The CIS certification program is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent services as an advanced instrument specialist in the SP department. CISs are essential members of the healthcare team who are responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and recognition of medical instruments and instrument support system functions necessary to help ensure the safe and timely delivery of surgical instruments to patients.
        Certifying Organization
        Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
        https://myhspa.org/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 1 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    Yes
        • Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?    Yes
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    Yes
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        Certified Instrumentation Specialist Website