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OBTAINING & MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nAN OVERVIEW OF HSPA CERTIFICATION  \nThe Importance of Certification  ....................... 2  \nAccreditation  ........................................ 2  \nThe HSPA Certification Council  ....................... 2  \nWhat is Certification  ................................. 3  \nHow to Obtain & Maintain Certification  ............... 3  \nCERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE  \nTECHNICIAN (CRCST)  \nHow to Prepare for the Examination  .................. 4  \nCertification Scope  ................................... 4  \nContent & Composition of the Examination  ........... 5  \nRequirements for the Examination:  \nFull & Provisional Certification  ........................ 6  \nCERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST (CIS)  \nHow to Prepare for the Examination  .................. 8  \nCertification Scope  ................................... 8  \nContent & Composition of the Examination  ........... 8  \nRequirements for the Examination  .................... 9  \nCERTIFIED ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR  \n(CER)  \nHow to Prepare for the Examination  ................. 10  \nCertification Scope  .................................. 10  \nContent & Composition of the Examination  ...........11  \nRequirements for the Examination  ....................11  \nCERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER (CHL)  \nHow to Prepare for the Examination  ................. 12  \nCertification Scope  .................................. 12  \nContent & Composition of the Examination  .......... 13  \nRequirements for the Examination  ................... 13  \nCERTIFIED CENTRAL SERVICE VENDOR  \nPROGRAM (CCSVP)  \nHow to Study for the Examination  ................... 14  \nCertification Scope  .................................. 14  \nContent & Composition of the Examination  .......... 14  \nRequirements for the Examination  ................... 15  \nEXAM & TESTING PROCESS  \nCompleting & Processing Exam Applications  ......... 16  \nVerification of Examination Requirements  ............ 17  \nFalsified & Misleading Application Documentation  .... 17  \nRefunds & Forfeiture of Exam Fees  .................. 17  \nChange of Name and/or Address  .................... 17  \nNon-Disclosure Agreement  .......................... 18  \nUse of Personal Information  ......................... 18  \nApplicants with a Disability  .......................... 18  \nEXAM POLICIES & PROCEDURES  \nScheduling Your Exam  .............................. 19  \nRescheduling Your Appointment  ..................... 19  \nM issed Exams  ...................................... 19  \nReapplying for Examination  ......................... 19  \nExamination Administration  ......................... 20  \nWhat to Bring to the Test Center  ..................... 20  \nPersonal & Prohibited Items  ......................... 20  \nTaking the Test  ...................................... 20  \nCancelation of Examinations Due to Bad Weather or Other Emergencies  ............................... 21  \nC heating & Misconduct  ............................. 21  \nExamination Results  ................................ 22  \nDetermination of a Passing Score  .................... 22  \nCRCST, CIS, CER & CHL Examination Results  ........ 22  \nCCSVP Examination Results  ........................ 22  \nDuplicate Examination Result Reports  ............... 23  \nRe-Testing  .......................................... 23  \nExamination Irregularities  ........................... 23  \nVerification of Computer Examination Results  ........ 23  \nAppeals of Examination Results  ..................... 23  \nRelease of Scores to Program Officials  ............... 23  \nMaintaining Certification  ............................ 24  \nRe-Certification Requirements  ....................... 24  \nTypes of Continuing Education Accepted  ............. 24  \nRevocation of Certification  .......................... 25  \nFalsified & Misleading Renewal Documentation  ...... 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Policies & Procedures\n## Code of Conduct\n## Use of Certification Credentials\n## Certification Verification\n## Complaints & Disciplinary Actions\n## Confidentiality\n## Statement of Nondiscrimination\n## Test Development","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of HSPA certification for sterile processing professionals?\",\"answer\":\"Certification helps ensure SP technicians have the knowledge and skills to manage critical departmental duties safely, effectively, and consistently. 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