HSPA CIS Certified Instrument Specialist Preparation Program
The Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preparation program is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to provide competent services as advanced specialists in central sterile department
TIMELINE OF COURSE
On your own time
COST OF Preparation COURSE
$120.00 (Book not included)
LECTURES & QUIZES
10 Lectures & 12 Quizes
APPLICATION FEES
$140 Initial Exam
Requirements and Experience
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION
Current, full CRCST certification must be obtained prior to taking the CIS exam and must be kept current to maintain your CIS certification.
To earn CIS certification, candidates are required to successfully demonstrate skills through the completion of 200 hours of hands-on work experience in a Sterile Processing department, as well as the successful completion of an examination developed to measure the understanding of all instrument reprocessing functions (including instrument support system functions, instrumentation practice skills, knowledge and recognition of medical instruments, plus Sterile Processing technician responsibilities). CIS certification holders are required to re-certify annually through the completion of continuing education requirements.
HANDS-ON HOURS OF EXPERIENCE
200 hours of experience must be completed in a Sterile Processing department (SPD), on a paid or volunteer basis. These hours must be completed at the time of application and must have been accumulated within the past five years. Hands-on experience provides an invaluable resource with which to better understand the standards, knowledge, and practices needed to be successful in an SPD and on the exam. These hours are broken down into the following areas of experience:
- Instrument Decontamination (92 hours)
- Instrument Assembly (92 hours)
- Instrument Information System Management (12 hours)
- Surgery Observation (4 hours)
Purchase Book
We recommend purchasing the book and workbook to move through our CRCST certification program
Preparation Course
Create your account and select the CIS prep course to begin your certification today
Exam Outline
The exam outline describes in detail on the type and amount of content covered in each section
Apply for Exam
Complete Advantage’s preparation course then create your account and select the HSPA CIS exam