Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)

Credential: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)
Credentialing Agency: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) credential is for candidates who have a current/valid CBSPD certification as a SPD Technician (CSPDT) and meets experience and/or education requirements. Minimum experience requirements includes 24 months of full-time employment performing Operating Room surgical instrument processing activities. Candidates must complete a written examination.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite: current/valid CBSPD certification as a SPD Technician (CSPDT)
  • Experience: 24 months
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

148 Main Street
Suite B-1
Lebanon, NJ  08833

Phone: (800) 555-9765

Fax: (908) 236-0820
Email: CBSPD@att.net

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Candidates must have a current/valid CBSPD certification as a SPD Technician (CSPDT).

Option 1:

Candidates must have 24 months of full-time employment or equivalent part-time hours performing Operating Room surgical instrument processing activities.

Option 2:

Candidates must have completed a surgical instrument processing or surgical technology course with a passing grade of 70 or higher and have 12 months of full-time or equivalent part-time hours performing surgical instrument processing.

Option 3:

Candidates must have 24 months surgical instrument sales or service experience.

Written Exam

  • Care of Surgical Instruments (6%)
    • Composition and finish of instruments (e.g. titanium, stainless steel)
    • Grades of stainless steel
    • Methods to prevent damage
  • Identification fo Surgical Instruments by Proper Name (34%)
    • General instruments (e.g. hemostats, scissors, forceps)
    • Retractors (hand held, self retaining and table mounts)
    • Laparoscopic instruments and accessories
    • Robotic instruments and accessories
    • Navigational systems
    • Surgical instrument tracking systems
    • Power Equipment
    • Specialty instruments: Orthopedic (includes trauma and total joints)
    • Specialty instruments: Neurosurgical
    • Specialty instruments: Vascular
    • Specialty instruments: Cardiovascular-Thoracic
    • Specialty instruments: ENT
    • Specialty instruments: GU
    • Specialty instruments: Dental
    • Specialty instruments: GYN
    • Specialty instruments: Plastic
    • Anatomy of instruments (e.g. jaws, shanks, box lock)
  • Components, Assembly and Configuration of Individual Sets (6%)
    • Instrument make-up for various sets
    • Name of instruments
    • Use of instruments
  • Instrument Inspection and Safety Testing (36%)
    • Inspection for cleanliness – frequency
    • Inspection for cleanliness – method (e.g. magnifying lamp)
    • How to test scissors, hinged instruments, forceps, needle holders, etc.
    • Inspection and testing of laparoscopic instruments for functionality
    • Inspection of insulation on insulation instruments: frequency
    • Inspection of insulation on insulated instruments: method (e.g. reusable testers, single use testers)
    • Inspection of instrument marking tape, dipped handles, etc. What methods are acceptable for marking.
    • Inspection of instrument marking tape, dipped handles, etc. How to utilize instrument identification methods
    • Inspection of instrument marking tape, dipped handles, etc. Correct application of tape.
    • Inspection of instrument marking tape, dipped handles, etc. Maintenance of marking method.
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Rigid, semi-rigid and flexible scopes
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Robotic instruments
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Power Equipment
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Harmonic scalpels
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Cameras
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Stereotactic sets
    • Inspection of specialty devices/sets: Sigmoidoscope sets
  • Loaner/Implant Sets and Components (8%)
    • Inspection of loaner instruments.
    • Testing of loaner instruments.
    • Set configuration of loaner instruments.
    • Documentation process for loaner instruments.
  • Ethics (10%)
    • Cleanliness of instruments
    • Functionality of instruments
    • Correct instrument on set
    • Completeness of sets
    • Reporting instrument damage/abuse

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) examination:

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by PSI. The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the PSI website:

For more information on the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) credential has the following recertification information:

  • The CBSPD certification is valid for five years. Certification holders must earn 100 points in the form of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per recertification period.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

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Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

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4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

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10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

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May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

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High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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