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Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
A secondary certification for instrumentation.
5 Month Course
The course is held 14 weeks virtually, one day per week for 2 hours. An online (self-paced) option is also available for those who need more flexibility.
Advanced Instrument Certification
Increase your proficiency in the identification inspection and cleaning of medical instruments.
Technology changes, standards update & instrumentation evolves. The learning curve for Sterile Processing (SP) professionals is steep and ever-changing, and the demands set on technicians are ever-growing. This CIS certification program is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to provide competent services as an advanced instrument specialist in the SP department. Certified Instrument Specialists are essential members of the healthcare team responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and recognition of medical instruments and instrument support system functions necessary to help ensure the safe and timely delivery of surgical instruments to patients.
Prepare for advanced positions:
 Lead
 OR Specialists
 Clinical Specialist – Ortho – Spine – Neuro – Cardio-Thoracic – OB/GYN – General Surgery
Pernell Husband
CIS Instructor
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