This commitment to advancing SP knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why more than 50,000 members and certification holders rely on HSPA to keep them sharp, focused and abreast of the very latest standards, best practices and technological advancements impacting the …

This commitment to advancing Sterile Processing (SP) knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why over 50,000 members and certification holders rely on HSPA to keep them sharp, focused and abreast of the very latest standards, best practices and technological advancements impacting the SP profession.

All HSPA certifications are current for one-year time periods, and SP professionals holding an HSPA certification are required to renew annually. The certification renewal process consists of submitting continuing education (CE) credits and an annual renewal processing fee.

HSPA’s CRCST, CIS, CER and CHL certifications are industry-recognized credentials. In 1971, HSPA (then IAHCSMM) began formal certification of Sterile Processing (SP) technicians to recognize individuals as having the necessary competence to perform their duties within the Sterile Processing environment.

The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is the premier association representing Sterile Processing (SP) professionals worldwide. Because SP professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of ...

To streamline your continuing education (CE) experience, HSPA is pleased to partner with Healthmark A Getinge company, Pfiedler Education and STERIS University. When you use these platforms to take pre-approved courses with an HSPA or IAHCSMM approval code, the CE credit(s) will be automatically applied to your HSPA account within an hour of ...

The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is the premier association representing healthcare Sterile Processing (SP) professionals worldwide. Because SP professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to the ...

The mission of HSPA is to promote patient safety worldwide by raising the level of expertise and recognition for those in the Sterile Processing profession. HSPA accomplishes this: By providing educational, professional development, certification, communication, and representation opportunities for Sterile Processing professionals;

May 1, 2022 · Whether it is on a national or local level, HSPA’s in-person events allow attendees to experience live education with professional peers who share the same passion for continuing education. Additionally, face-to-face meetings and conferences offer unique networking opportunities for attendees to exchange contact information, discuss and ...

HSPA believes that both training and experience for entry into practice contribute to the delivery of quality patient care. The rationale for the experience requirement of the Sterile Processing (SP) role is consistent with the most recent job analysis conducted, where 80% of the work of the SP is hands-on experience in a hospital setting.