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Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist — CSIP

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Description

This exam deals only with surgical instruments and is for those that specialize in processsing of surgical instruments for all areas of their facility.It deals specifically with types of surgical instruments, how to identify them using pictures and how to use them.

Certifying Organization

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
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? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Suggested because Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist applies to Surgical Technologists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Certified Ambulatory Surgery Technician (CAST)
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