Sterile Processing Course Details

Thank you for your interest in the Central Sterile Processing Certificate Program at DAS Central Processing Training Center. This packet provides information regarding admission procedures and required courses.

The Certificate in Central Sterile Processing is a 8 weeks program. Classes are scheduled both online and in the classroom. Enrolment is limited and competitive. Upon successful completion of the program the student is awarded a Certificate of completion.

Certification

Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Issued by HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, formerly IAHCSMM). Those students passing the exam are allowed to use the title Certified Registered Central Service Technician.

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

A secondary certification for instrumentation. Technology changes. Standards update. Instrumentation evolves. The learning curve for Sterile Processing professionals is steep and ever-changing, and the demands placed on them 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. CIS's 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.
Initial Eligibility Requirements
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 SP tech responsibilities). CIS certificants are required to recertify annually through completion of continuing education requirements.

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

A certification for endoscope reprocessing.
CER certification is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge
and skills necessary to pre-clean, test, decontaminate, inspect, disinfect and/or sterilize, transport,
and store endoscopes in accordance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations, and
manufacturers’ instructions for use. CERs are crucial members of the healthcare team who are
responsible for endoscope preparation, which is critical for patient safety in a healthcare facility.
Initial Eligibility Requirements
The CER is a standalone certification. CRCST certification is NOT required in order to apply or
test.
To earn CER certification, candidates are required to successfully demonstrate skills through
completion of three months of hands-on work experience, as well as the successful completion
of an examination developed to measure the understanding of endoscope care and handling and
infection prevention. CER certificants are required to recertify annually through completion of
continuing education requirements.