Central Service Certification Scholarship

SPSmedical awards 3 CS Scholarships per month!
Applications are available online by clicking here. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum of 6 months experience in the department and provide a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, manager or vendor. This scholarship covers all educational materials required to complete an accredited self-study certification program of the applicant's choice and the exam cost.

Please fax or mail applications and/or questions to the attention of the "Education Department."

For a listing of previous scholarship winners, click here.

Why certification?
It is of vital importance that there is an ongoing process for knowledge and certification of Central Service (CS) professionals involved in cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and distribution of sterile supplies. Certification provides personal identity, ongoing learning and professional development. SPSmedical supports educational development and competency based certification for sterile processing personnel.

Applicants have a choice of organization for certification:

The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM)

Phone: (312) 440-0078
www.iahcsmm.org

The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Phone: (800) 555-9765
www.sterileprocessing.org