Pima Medical Institute
Sterile Processing Technician
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Marcos Campus
San Marcos, CA
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$15,655 for the Program
Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist — CISS
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An industrial sterilization specialist is a person who understands the principles of sterilization process development, validation, control, and management as part of the manufacture of healthcare products. A CISS has expertise in the science of sterilization (including but not limited to microbiology, physics, and chemistry), knowledge of sterilization processing, quality management systems, risk management and regulatory requirements.
Within the CISS program, candidates have the unique opportunity to specialize in any of the three major sterilization concentrations:
Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist: Ethylene Oxide (CISS-EO)
Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist: Moist Heat (CISS-MH)
Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist: Radiation (CISS-RAD)
Certifying Organization
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
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If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Suggested because Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist applies to Medical Equipment Preparers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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